— “Post-acute providers are seeking deals that diversify their services and limit financial exposure related to Medicare reimbursement rates, according to an analysis from investment banking firm Triple Tree.” – McKnight’s
— “A state law to protect nursing home residents cannot be invoked to bring a suit against an assisted living provider, a federal judge recently ruled, reversing his earlier decision.” – McKnight’s
— “Skilled nursing operators can expect to see a new government report on Medicare Part A billing practices released in 2014, according to the latest annual work plan from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General.” – McKnight’s
— “New revisions to the Medicare Claims Processing manual are intended to clarify requirements for hospice providers operating in skilled nursing facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced recently.” – McKnight’s
— “Skilled nursing facilities that implement a telemedicine service and teach staff to use it could reduce their hospital readmissions, but current payment systems do not encourage this, according to a forthcoming study in Health Affairs.” – McKnight’s
