An online and in-person training course on elder abuse awareness. Professionals learn to recognize possible abuse.
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Nursing Home Closures: Duties and Responsibilities
Jenifer Acierno, LeadingAge Nebraska discusses how current Nebraska conditions relate to nursing facility level of care, assessment of the impact or recent closures on long-term care facilities on Medicaid beneficiaries and identification of the most significant challenges to nursing facilities.
Medicare: Observation Status/Three-day Admissions Practice/QMB & MA Plans
Jonathan Burlison, Nebraska SHIP, summarizes the MOON (Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice), examines the rules of the Three-day Admissions Practice, loss of skilled nursing facility care and the appeal process and describes how Medicaid pays for beneficiary cost under QMB & MA Plans.
Protect the Good Life: The Nebraska Scams and Anti-Fraud Education (SAFE) Program 2020 Update
Ryan Sothan, Nebraska Attorney General's Office, discusses the new Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, identifies the aggressive marketing touting miracle therapies and cures for stem cell therapy and discusses scams related to the Corona virus.
Co-sponsored by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, State Unit on Aging, AARP Nebraska, UNO Department of Gerontology, Nebraska Bankers Association, and Legal Aid of Nebraska
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