Some providers could be forced to change how they dispose of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, thanks to a new rule that goes into effect Wednesday.
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Aug 18, 2019
Residents, staff speak out against possible closure of nursing home … Summit Healthcare REIT names new CEO, COO … Costs of treating seniors with dementia through Medicare managed care still unclear
Most nursing facilities failing in CMS requirements around RN staffing, analysis finds
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 15, 2019
Investing in registered nurses may help curb abuse and neglect rates in nursing homes, experts suggested in a recent analysis.
Invesque bullish on group therapy, PDPM
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 15, 2019
The Patient-Drive Payment Model, with its rewards for higher-acuity patients and group therapy, is expected to be a boon for healthcare real estate company Invesque, executives said Thursday.
Also in the News for Friday, Aug. 16
Aug 15, 2019
Provider preview reports now available for skilled nursing facilities … Medicare Part D out-of-pocket maximum set to increase for seniors by 25% in 2020 … Family members, not strangers, more likely...
Judge leaning against union in $1.2B class-action lawsuit over LTC insurance premiums
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 14, 2019
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is being urged to settle a $1.2 billion class-action lawsuit over premium increases for its long-term care insurance policies.
Mental health diagnoses used to project nursing residents’ pain trajectories
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 14, 2019
Knowing a resident’s mental health diagnosis could help nursing homes improve the way they assess and treat pain.
Also in the News for Thursday, Aug. 15
Aug 14, 2019
Issues SNFs should consider with arbitration agreements … New Medicaid payment models being tested … One resident hospitalized after attic fire in Ohio nursing home
Nursing home will face Medicare billing contractor in court
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2019
A Mississippi nursing home’s breach of contract lawsuit against a Medicare-related billing services contractor will head to trial, a federal court said Monday.
Nursing home operators lose Medicaid reimbursement claim
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2019
Two Illinois nursing home operators weren’t entitled to a public notice and hearing before their daily Medicaid rates were retroactively lowered by the state, a federal court ruled this week.