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Nursing home employees see slight pay raises in 2012; turnover still a problem
National salary averages increased slightly across all job titles in 2012, according the “Nursing Home Salary & Benefits…
News Read MoreCMS set to begin hospital RAC audits in 11 states
After seven months of delays, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it will begin its prepayment…
News Read MoreJuly/August 2012 CE Test
Continuing Education Test #176 Based on Long-Term Living July/August 2012How to Use the ACHCA Continuing Education Test
Projects Read More10 tips to inject hospitality design into your senior living community
Most senior living providers are tuned in to the growing influence of hospitality design as a trend reshaping…
Projects Read MoreNurse burnout increases infection rates
Overburdedned staff and burnout both contribute to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), according to an announcement from the Association for…
News Read MoreHow to make Medicare coverage decisions in light of audit risks
“Providing full insurance benefit to the beneficiary” is a philosophical approach to making coverage decisions for our Medicare…
Projects Read MoreHarvard study: Medicaid expansion could be good for states’ health
As states are deciding whether to adopt the Medicaid expansion provided by the Affordable Care Act, a new…
News Read MoreSNFs to get 1.8 percent increase in payment rates
The 2013 prospective payment system (PPS) rates for skilled nursing facilities will increase by 1.8 percent, according to…
News Read MoreNew TN Medicaid program pays seniors to stay home
Tennessee is betting that creating a new category of Medicaid recipient could save the state millions.TennCare’s new program,…
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