CMS inspections to prioritize infection control amid coronavirus outbreak
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on March 4 instructed state agencies and accrediting organizations to almost exclusively
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How blood plasma from recovered patients could help treat the new coronavirus
(By Matthew Herper and Adam Feuerstein for STAT) When it comes to creating treatments for Covid-19, the disease caused by
Read MoreAs Coronavirus Cases Grow, So Does Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Infection Plans
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is ordering health inspectors to focus
Read MoreWalmart is testing out a new health center
Walmart is testing out a new health center in Calhoun, Georgia which is about 70 miles outside of Atlanta. For
Read MoreMedicare now covers coronavirus testing
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) You may be hearing about the coronavirus (officially called 2019-novel coronavirus or COVID-19) in the news. While
Read MoreMallinckrodt sued, underpaid hundred of millions in Medicaid rebates, US says
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Justice Department is suing Mallinckrodt, alleging the drugmaker knowingly underpaid Medicaid
Read MorePandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. And, as the coronavirus spreads, our unanswered questions can make us
Read MoreCoronavirus Stress Test: Many 5-Star Nursing Homes Have Infection-Control Lapses
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Long before the novel coronavirus made its surprise appearance, the nation’s nursing homes
Read MorePrevent Medicare fraud — become an informed Medicare consumer
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Each day, you make important choices about your finances, health, privacy, and more. During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW),
Read MoreCMS launches new payment model for emergency care: 5 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS has selected 205 participants for its new, five-year Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport Model.
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