A Michigan-based skilled nursing and senior living company is trying to expand its reach throughout the country.
OT snafus cost $42K
Dec 05, 2019
Improper record keeping for overtime pay is costing a skilled nursing operator more than $42,000, the Department of Labor announced in late October.
Judge temporarily blocks $246M in Medicaid cuts
Dec 05, 2019
A ruling by the New York Supreme Court judge has stopped the state from implementing a new methodology for calculating reimbursement rates that would have cost operators $246 million in Medicaid funding.
Bill would increase SNF pay
Dec 05, 2019
Washington State Sen. Steven O’Ban (R) announced plans to propose legislation that would increase state reimbursements for Medicaid patients.
Infographic: 10 highest/lowest long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain
Dec 05, 2019
December Technology briefs
Dec 05, 2019
» TeleCalm®, a phone service provider for seniors and caregivers living with dementia, won a $100,000 prize given to startups positioned to grow and provide positive social impact. The company, which...
Omega Healthcare finalizes $735M purchase of 58 SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 05, 2019
Omega Healthcare announced the completion of a $735 million acquisition of 60 facilities during a third-quarter earnings call in November.
PDPM helping Genesis save
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 05, 2019
Genesis Healthcare expects to see its annual operating costs reduced by $30 million under the newly implemented Patient Driven Payment Model, CEO George Hager Jr. said in November.
December Business briefs
Dec 05, 2019
» Brookdale Senior Living sold three continuing care retirement communities to Frontline Management. The deal involved properties in Arizona, Ohio and South Carolina. They have a total of 782 units across...
CMS updates Nursing Home Compare data for abuse icon, SFF list
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
The Nursing Home Compare website has received its first regular data update since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented its “abuse” alert icon.