Facility closure requirement brings burdens for providers
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2011
A new rule authorized under the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act sharply amends the notification-of-closure period for nursing homes, and significantly increases the stakes for potential...
House committee approves tort reform proposal — again
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2011
House Republicans recently moved one step closer to passing a key tort reform bill. Following an 18-15 vote in the House Judiciary Committee, the “Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare...
OIG: 9 in 10 SNFs hire convicted criminals
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2011
More than nine out of 10 nursing homes in the United States have at least one convicted criminal on staff, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...
Medicaid rules under fire
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2011
As budget shortfalls continue to hammer states, many governors have begun to explore the possibility of dropping Medicaid patients from state rolls through the use of Medicaid waivers.
NLRB threatens suit over union ballots
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board is threatening to sue four states over constitutional amendments that guarantee workers can use secret ballots in union elections.
Top court to decide if states can cut Medicaid payments
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2011
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a controversial case that could allow states to significantly reduce Medicaid payments to long-term care operators—and leave providers all but powerless...
Analysis: Salaries hit the brakes for LTC management
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2010
Admin pay rises to $91,106; DON wages increase to $79,169
Rah-rah-rah retirement: Alumni of the University of Texas retire at their alma mater
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2010
All these ‘exes’ live in Texas—at Longhorn Village, a new retirement community influenced and occupied by University of Texas alumni
Profile: Toby Edelman – A determined advocate
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2010
Toby Edelman, Senior Policy Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget