Mission Health picks up 15 Kansas former Skyline facilities … Senate expected to release annual senior falls prevention report Wednesday … Provider payments could be delayed as New York governor considers...
Struggling SNFs could lead to new wave of closings, analysis finds
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2019
A declining median operating margin means more skilled nursing facilities — particularly poor performers — are entering an economic danger zone, according to the latest analysis from CliftonLarsonAllen.
CNA creativity should be tapped to improve patient care, researchers say
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2019
Skilled nursing operators are being directed to use creativity displayed by certified nursing assistants after new research found that it could lead to enhanced resident care.
Also in the News for Monday, Oct. 14
Oct 13, 2019
Appeals court upholds $7.6 million award, rejects nursing home’s argument that racial bias impacted jury verdict … Settlement talks in the works for CalPERS in $1 billion long-term care insurance lawsuit...
Workplace violence prevention bill could cost providers billions: CBO
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 10, 2019
Nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare providers could be forced to shell out billions of dollars in order to comply with a proposed federal bill aimed at protecting workers from violence at work.
SNFs passing crippling California power outage tests with flying colors
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 10, 2019
Skilled nursing providers in Northern California have “stepped up” amid a planned power outage that has affected nearly 60 SNFs.
Also in the News for Friday, Oct. 11
Oct 10, 2019
Kindred Healthcare, once a giant with hundreds of nursing homes, sells last skilled nursing facility … Hispanic nursing home residents suffering from sleep disturbances may have an increased risk of...
Abuse icon will limit star-rating scores; CMS also removes two pain quality measures
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 09, 2019
Providers could see an automatic shift in their federal star ratings thanks to several new changes to the system, including the controversial addition of a warning icon next to certain cited facilities...
Administration looks to boost value-based, coordinated care
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 09, 2019
The Trump administration is looking to ease compliance burdens that limit coordinated and value-based care for healthcare providers by modernizing the Stark Law and anti-kickback statute.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 10
Oct 09, 2019
Regular exercise is beneficial for seniors with heart problems, study finds … Nursing home residents could be targeted in latest Medicare fraud scam … Genesis HealthCare will still operate nursing...