CMS will postpone implementation of a new rule on collecting overpayments within 60 days until February 16, 2016. Providers are still responsible for returning overpayments before then, however.
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CMS TO DECREASE PAYMENTS TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
CMS has proposed a very small decrease in payments to Medicare Advantage plans for 2016, however, when more intensive services are factored in, the agency says overall payments should increase by about 1.05%.
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TAKE CARE WHEN USING POWER STRIPS
According to a recent article by Max Hauth, noted Long Term Care Facility safety expert, power strips may not be used in the Patient Care Vicinity (PCV). The PCV is defined as that location for the examination and treatment of…
Tiling Does Not Need to be Chaotically Stressful
Planning out a new tiling project often leads to many questions: Should there be on both the floor and the wall? Should they both use the same tile? “One of the most frequent questions I hear from homeowners relates to…
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Tyco fire protection recalls Simplex fire alarm control panels due to failure to activate.
According to an article in the February, 2015 issue of PULSE from the Florida Health Care Association, Tyco has initiated this recall. Providers outside Florida who may not have seen this notice should contact Tyco if their control panel is…
Cut Down on Kitchen Messes With Tile Backsplashes
One of the most effective ways of upgrading a kitchen to handle cooking messes for very little investment is to install a colorful backsplash. “Backsplashes didn’t used to be as popular as they are now, but these days, most kitchens…
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WHO MAY SIGN MEDICARE PART A CERTIFICATIONS?
According to an article by Nathan Shaw, Clinical Reimbursement Director of RB Health Partners, appearing in a recent issue of Pulse, a publication for Florida’s LTC community, if the attending physician is unavailable, a “physician extender” such as a Nurse…
LTC PROFESSIONALS ADVISED TO “GET CREATIVE” IN ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO INCREASE FLUID INTAKE
In a recent report published in the Annals of Long-Term Care, dehydration in residents of long term care facilities is a growing problem. After extensive research, Diane Bunn, MSc, and colleagues said they could not identify any proven strategies for…
Homes with pets may want to steer clear of laminate flooring
Although laminate flooring looks good, cleans up well, and is easy to maintain, it can be a dangerous option for homes with senior pets, especially dogs. Laminate flooring is extremely popular with homeowners for a variety of reasons, including price…
Oak Hardwood the Best for High Traffic Areas
High traffic areas are always the hardest projects when it comes to flooring upgrades. This leaves the question of which material is the best to choose. For those that love hardwood, but can not bring themselves to use it in…
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