Nursing home and other healthcare providers in New York started the new year with a 1% Medicaid payment reduction.
Facility denied over EMS
Feb 02, 2020
Local leaders shot down a proposal for a new nursing home in Xenia, OH, after concerns were raised about the increased call volume a new facility could have on emergency medical service workers.
Department of Veteran Affairs piloting program to keep veterans at home — and out of nursing homes
Feb 02, 2020
A program that aims to reduce nursing home care costs by caring for veterans at home, as opposed to institutions, is being piloted across five United States cities.
Ask the payment expert: Any ideas on how to improve Medicaid reimbursement?
By
Caryn Adams
Feb 02, 2020
I have received questions from multiple states on how to improve Medicaid reimbursement. Any ideas?
Transport rates for portable X-rays in peril for 11 states
By
Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
Nursing home providers in 11 states and Washington, D.C., may have to send more residents to the hospital to undergo X-rays, if a change from a Medicare Administrative Contractor goes into effect this...
CMS plan to target CCRCs
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
A new federal proposal effectively proposing new Medicaid taxes could lead to the closure of some skilled nursing units in continuing care retirement communities in 18 states, according to provider advocates.
Greystone to take over chain following large-scale default
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2020
New York real estate finance firm Greystone will assume control of a group of nursing homes following a record-setting nursing home mortgage default.
Ignite adding 3 facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 02, 2020
Ignite Medical has assumed management of three transitional care facilities in a deal with Sabra Health Care REIT.
February Business Briefs
Feb 02, 2020
Select Avante Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers throughout central Florida are adopting the Furry Palz Program.
EHR tool helps researchers detects Alzheimer’s sooner
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2020
Nursing home providers may soon be able to accurately estimate an individual’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease simply by scanning a patient’s electronic health record (EHR).