New Postings on the Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog

New Postings On The Reed Smith Health Industry Washington Watch Blog
CMS has published several major proposed rules that would update FY 2014 Medicare payment policy for acute inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and hospices. CMS also has … Read more on Mondaq News Alerts (registration)

Erie woman recounts life from drugs to redemption
After eight months of inpatient rehabilitation, she moved into the Mercy Center for Women, which provides women with transitional housing, education and counseling. She suddenly had a life with structure, responsibilities and, most importantly, time … Read more on GoErie.com

Veterans voice further frustrations with VA hospital system
The VA had announced Oct. 23, 2012, that it was temporarily stopping inpatient care at the Fort Wayne facility. Administrators said the closing gave facility staff a chance to review policies … Emerick, who suffers from a litany of medical problems … Read more on News Sentinel