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"Delay of RUGS IV Confuse Calculation of Nursing Home Reimbursement Rates"
Federal health officials said Thursday that they still don't have a way to calculate proper Medicare nursing home reimbursement rates after mandated changes are to take place this fall with the introduction of MDS 3.0.
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"Therapy Cap Resource Center"
Legislation designed to end arbitrary limits on physical therapy services under Medicare was introduced on the opening day of the 111th Congress thanks to diligent advocacy by APTA and the support of physical therapy's friends in the U.S. House and Senate.
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Statewide Poll: Pennsylvania Must Adequately Fund Senior Care Services"
Pennsylvanians believe senior care funding takes higher priority than roads and bridges, environment, arts in head-to-head poll
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"New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research"
New research could change the way scientists view the causes -- and potential prevention and treatment -- of Alzheimer's disease.
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