SNF resident satisfaction up, survey citations down, report finds
Resident satisfaction rates have improved and health survey citations are declining in skilled nursing facilities, according to a new quality of care report.
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Older disabled individuals choosing community-based living, report states
Greater numbers of older disabled Americans are choosing assisted living or continuing care retirement communities over nursing homes, but have higher rates of hospitalization, a new report says.
Study: Nursing homes to lose $79 billion in funding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ 11.1% reimbursement rate cut to skilled-nursing facilities will reduce Medicare payments to the entire sector by $79 billion over 10 years, according to a new report. The regulation, which is scheduled to go into effect Oct. 1, also will reduce national economic activity by $6.75 billion in FY 2012, according to a report released Monday by research firm Avalere Health.
Home healthcare costs often lower than post-acute care after hospitalization, analysis finds
Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health problems are far less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when discharged to their homes than if they receive other post-acute care services, a new analysis finds.
Potential CMS payment reduction would harm nursing homes, experts say
Long-term care industry experts are challenging a federal proposal that would cut Medicare funding by as much as 11.3%.
Providers concerned about federal cuts, job stability
Healthcare providers are worried that the Medicare and Medicaid cuts predicted in President Obama’s FY 2012 budget will affect the quality of care offered in skilled nursing facilities, and damage the U.S. economy’s fragile recovery as well. The president’s budget is expected to be released Monday.
