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Friday, October 4, 2019

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Home Health

Agency leader opens up about new partnership with Honor Care Network

DecisionHealth caught up with Bob Roth, managing partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions in Phoenix, Ariz. after the agency joined forces with Honor Care Network. Below is a Q&A with Roth on the latest evolution of his business. Q: What led to the decision for Cypress HomeCare Solutions to join the Honor Care Network? A: Because …

Skilled Nursing Facility

CMS requiring hospitals to disperse SNF quality data to patients

CMS released a final rule on September 26 requiring hospitals to provide SNF quality reports to patients at discharge. These reports should include information about SNFs such as quality measures, star ratings, and readmission rates. To avoid favoritism, hospitals cannot legally recommend a preferred SNF to patients, so patients are often forced to locate a …

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Monthly In-Service: October issue of CNA Training Advisor

Learn about the circulatory system. Get the latest issue to receive a new lesson plan, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

Skilled Nursing Facility

DOJ pursuing criminal charges against SNFs that violate False Claims Act

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to pursue criminal charges against SNFs accused of violating the False Claims Act, according to Bloomberg Law. In the past, these violations have been treated subject to civil penalties, but the DOJ will now bring criminal charges against more egregious offenders. The False Claims Act penalizes providers that …

Skilled Nursing Facility

Long-awaited rule on overtime exemption slated to take effect January 1

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced its new regulation outlining who is eligible to collect overtime pay, and it’s a rule expected to be far more palatable to employers than the previous attempt to raise the salary threshold for workers exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule is expected …

Home Health

Bill for equal pay for telehealth services up for consideration in California

A California measure that would require health insurers to equally pay providers for virtual and in-person visits is on its way to implementation if signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California Bill 744 would apply to all plans issued, amended or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2021, and states that the health plan …