Jury awards former nursing home exec $6M in racial discrimination suit, provider challenges verdict
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2019
A New Jersey operator is challenging a jury verdict that awarded $6 million to a former administrator in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Nurse staffing shortage expected to get worse
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2019
A survey of registered nurses found about 20% are planning to retire within the next five years indicating that staffing shortages could worsen.
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Nov 12, 2019
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November Business Briefs
Nov 12, 2019
» Berkadia’s Seniors Housing & Healthcare Group closed a $76.8 million financing deal for the acquisition of nine skilled nursing facilities. The buildings have a total of 1,167 beds and average occupancy...
SNH completes $26M sale of wide 15-facility portfolio
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2019
Senior Housing Properties Trust has completed the sale of its 15-facility skilled nursing portfolio, the company announced. The real estate investment trust completed the sale of the skilled nursing...
White Oak funds 19 SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2019
White Oak Healthcare Finance is providing more than $240 million in funding for a portfolio of 19 skilled nursing facilities, the company announced in October. The funding was secured for 19 SNFs...
Medicare Part A coinsurance rates, Part B premiums to rise in 2020, CMS announces
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2019
Daily coinsurance rates for seniors in skilled nursing facilities will be rising next year.
House hearing could address long-term care issues
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2019
Nursing home care and facility use of antipsychotics are among the issues that could be discussed during a federal hearing slated for later this week.
Medicaid bill would increase reimbursements, strengthen SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2019
Proposed legislation that would increase state reimbursements for Medicaid patients could help “stabilize” skilled nursing facilities throughout the state of Washington, according to providers.
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Nov 11, 2019
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