New mental health training tool available for LeadingAge members
The Leading Age Learning Hub, which was launched this summer, now has a free video series on mental health. Take advantage of this opportunity...
OIG releases report on Medicare hospice program
After completing a review of the Medicare hospice program, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services...
DOH newsletter for nursing homes released
The August edition of the Partnership News and Best Practice newsletter from the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), Office of Health Care Facilities...
Antipsychotic drug use in South Dakota nursing homes drops 22 percent
Over the last six years, nursing homes in South Dakota have experienced a 22.6 percent reduction in the number of residents who receive antipsychotic...
CMS issues FFY 2019 skilled nursing facility PPS final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released on July 31 the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 final payment rule for the skilled...
CMS issues hospice final rule for 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that will become effective Oct.1 updating Medicare’s hospice payment rates, wage index...
Senior living trends reflect “Silver Tsunami”
A Silver Tsunami is about to hit the United states as the leading edge of the Baby Boomer generation starts to turn 72 in...
Death and dying presentation scheduled in Brookings
The Brookings Health System is hosting a special hospice presentation entitled “Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communication of the Dying” on...
Guidance provided on protecting older adults from scams
Senior citizens should be aware of fraud schemes from people who sell products or services or offer free prizes over the phone. Con artists...
Home health and hospice FISS DDE user ID recertification due July 31
Each year, Medicare providers are required to recertify their Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Direct Data Entry (DDE) user access. The recertification deadline for...
