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What will it take to fix the growing labor crisis in Rhode Island nursing homes?
24 Apr 2024 08:46 GMT
… Hernandez: So since 2020, Rhode Island nursing homes have lost 20% … and that’s covered under Medicare, but that’s only … Medicaid patients based on their Medicare population. So a hospital … .
Hernandez: So, considering what Rhode Island is going through, and as …
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for April 19, 2024
20 Apr 2024 07:50 GMT
… three years later, Anderson reported. Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter … in expanding housing availability in Rhode Island is bound to be a … Congressional Budget Office finds that Medicare ACOs reduce healthcare costs, and …
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The legislative wish list of Rhode Island’s groups on aging – Herb Weiss
15 Apr 2024 08:00 GMT
… and persons with disabilities on Medicare. “As many older adults … Cano) to expand the Medicare Savings Program eligibility up to … Medicaid by covering the Medicare Part B premiums that … of the Rhode Island Health Care Association.
At AARP Rhode Island’s 2024 …
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What Biden's new federal staffing standards mean for RI nursing homes
24 Apr 2024 09:27 GMT
… receive federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid will … industry, which strongly opposed Rhode Island's safe … Despite this momentous progress, Rhode Island nursing home residents and … to the announcement.
Under Rhode Island's law, nursing …
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Rhode Island Representatives Unite to Join Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus
10 Apr 2024 16:37 GMT
Rhode Island Congressmen Gabe Amo and … hit close to home for Rhode Island hydrocephalus patients. Among these … the entire hydrocephalus community in Rhode Island and their need for … impacting the community such as Medicare and Medicaid access, special …
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Report: Rhode Island hospitals are bleeding cash, but we already knew that.
02 Apr 2024 21:29 GMT
… reason why Rhode Island hospitals are struggling, especially because Rhode Island’s Medicare reimbursement rates … 2019, Rhode Island providers spent on average $11,420 for each Medicare enrollee …
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Healthcare study highlights challenges faced by hospitals in Rhode Island
01 Apr 2024 11:14 GMT
… Rhode Island’s acute care hospitals contend with a higher proportion of Medicare … is 40% higher than Rhode Island.
Rhode Island’s average Small Group … metropolitan areas in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Rhode Island’s Medicare/;Medicaid and …
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RI Doctor’s License Revoked After He Pled Guilty to Nearly $2 Million in Medicare Fraud
11 Apr 2024 12:44 GMT
… claims to Medicare for durable medical equipment.”
Medicare paid more … order signed by the Rhode Island Medical Licensure and Discipline … a scheme to defraud Medicare by prescribing durable … and fraudulent claims to Medicare. Powell received kickbacks in …
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Four vendors want in on managing Rhode Island’s Medicaid program
28 Mar 2024 20:43 GMT
… on Thursday. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services lets states … ’Reilly, a spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Administration, confirmed in … care across Rhode Island, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island recently submitted …
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Medicare Savings Program bill will be a win for low income seniors, and Rhode Island – Herb Weiss
25 Mar 2024 07:10 GMT
… the Rhode Island General Assembly, says Maigret. “S. 2399 would help Medicare … by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. “Rhode Island should take advantage … the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Organizing Project, RIPIN, the …