A review of prior studies found that nursing home patients, already prone to overactive bladder or urinary incontinence, are often given medications that exacerbate those conditions.
Music gives second wind to many with breathing issues
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 04, 2016
Patients with chronic respiratory disorders who received music therapy in conjunction with standard rehabilitation saw a marked improvement in symptoms, psychological wellbeing and quality of life, according...
Pilot shows promise in healing skin tears
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Feb 04, 2016
A new program for acute treatment of skin tears may help reduce wound healing times and healthcare costs.
Profile: Fred Benjamin
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 04, 2016
Whether it’s representing the American Health Care Association, Medicalodges, or another of his interests, there’s a frequent comment about Fred Benjamin: “That man is everywhere.”
CMS releases DMEPOS rule
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John Hall
Feb 04, 2016
Providers will face new rules in March that change the way they’re reimbursed for certain types of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
Agencies seek feedback on quality measure reporting
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John Hall
Feb 04, 2016
Nursing homes were allowed a 30-day window last month to give the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a piece of their mind about the way the agency certifies and tests electronic health record products.
Ask the Payment Expert about… data interoperability
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Patricia Boyer
Feb 04, 2016
he SNF Final Rule indicates that interoperability of data will be important. What do we need to do about this issue?
CMS discharge proposal draws criticism
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Feb 04, 2016
Despite showing general support, providers believe a recent discharge planning proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs additional clarification to it to ensure smooth patient transitions...
Efforts to restrict arbitration a growing industry concern
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposal to limit the use of pre-dispute arbitration agreements in skilled nursing facilities created the most angst for providers in 2015, according...
60 Seconds with… Sue Peschin
Feb 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is making a push for better infection control in SNFs, but what’s the concern?