Perspectives

Excelas Named to NorthCoast 99 for the 8th time

Excelas is proud to announce that we have been named…

Cloning in EHR can lead to fraud, patient harm

Documentation integrity is critical for avoiding fraudulent billing, HIPAA violations,…

Is Your Facility Too Lenient on Physician Certifications?

Problems with documentation in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) often lead…

CMS Extends Moratorium on Phase 2 Enforcement Penalties

In November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

Excelas Closes Out 2017 with 3 Top Employer Awards

Once again, Excelas is honored to be named a top…

10 Nutritional Considerations for Long-Term Care Residents

Nutrition is major focus at many nursing facilities because it…

7 Ways to Adjust Nursing Home Patient Care Plans After a Fall

Falls are an enormous issue in long-term care facilities, and…

11 Risk Factors for Infections Among the Elderly

Infections in long-term care (LTC) facilities are associated with higher…

5 Interventions to Prevent Falls in Nursing Facilities

Falls are an enormous issue in long-term care facilities, and…

3 Ways to Improve Your Billing Process and Avoid Recovery Audits

Recovery auditors typically look for discrepancies in the nursing facility’s…

The Five-Step Process for Assessing Quality of Care

There are many aspects to building a strong defense, but…

Three Steps to Building a Successful Wrongful Death Defense

Defending against a wrongful death claim can prove challenging. Often,…