Provider groups praise bill streamlining Medicare Advantage prior authorization process … Consumer, industry advocates make recommendations for states to help combat rise in elder real estate fraud,...
Action needed for long-term sustainability of Medicare, Social Security, Yellen says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2022
Medicare and Social Security trustees reports released last week showed “strong economic recovery and growth in the past year,” Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said. In the long term, however, both...
Business briefs, April 2
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 02, 2024
CMS finalizes 3.7% adjustment in MA rates for 2025 … Experts fear ‘bigger, stronger stick’ in new Medicare pay rule … White House designates April as Case Workers Recognition Month … National...
11 New York-based SNFs allegedly committed Medicare fraud: DOJ
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 04, 2021
The United States has filed a civil healthcare fraud lawsuit against 11 skilled nursing facilities in the New York metropolitan area, their management company, owner and a senior employee for allegedly...
Medicare claims data can aid development decisions: NIC MAP Vision
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 05, 2021
Operators trying to determine which markets are under- or over-served can use Medicare data to make better development decisions, according to Arick Morton, CEO of NIC MAP Vision.
Republicans take aim at Social Security, Medicare in debt reduction talks
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 25, 2023
The United States reached its debt limit of $31.4 trillion Thursday. As Congress looks to reduce spending, some House Republicans are taking aim at Social Security and Medicare.
Business briefs, Feb. 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 16, 2023
Federal workers can’t seek extra pay for COVID risk: court … Proposed Medicare Advantage pay adjustments could lead to $540 per beneficiary decrease next year … Projected savings needed for Medicare...
Inflation Reduction Act has mixed value for older adults, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2022
President Biden signed into law Tuesday the Inflation Reduction Act, which has significant healthcare provisions. According to one industry expert, however, the legislation falls short on helping older...
FFS admissions grow 5.8% for skilled nursing, drop 8.6% for home health: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2023
Medicare fee-for-service admissions increased among skilled nursing facilities by 5.8% and decreased among home health providers year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022, according to a report released...
Business briefs, Nov. 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2022
Just 16% of Americans are preparing for their own long-term care needs: survey … Senior living community moves toward cleaner energy with new electric bus … More Medicare Advantage plans to add in-home...