Skilled nursing, assisted living facilities earn AHCA/NCAL Gold Quality Awards… Kentucky nursing home to pay $2.2M in negligence lawsuit… researchers look to reduce SNF hospital readmissions through...
Class-action lawsuit that could boost Medicare nursing home eligibility begins
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 12, 2019
More than 1.3 million Medicare observation stay claims could be appealed if a class-action lawsuit filed against the Department of Health and Human Services is successful.
Hacienda employee decries ‘ruined lives’ linked to infamous nursing home pregnancy
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 12, 2019
Ahead of the closure of its skilled nursing facility, an employee at Hacienda Healthcare said “a lot of lives” have been wrecked after a former licensed practical nurse was charged with sexually assaulting...
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Aug 12, 2019
Elderly couple found dead in murder-suicide left notes about high medical bills… new study points to cause of daytime napping that precedes dementia … President Trump finalizes rule that penalizes...
Also in the News for Thursday, Aug. 8
Aug 07, 2019
CVS reports ‘better than expected’ Omnicare results, looks to reach into home care … Facility’s quick response limits fine after resident nearly dies from nurse-administered morphine overdose …...
Nursing home rebuilds after former employee admits to illegal credit card use
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Danielle Brown
Aug 06, 2019
A Nebraska nursing home said it is moving forward after its former business manager was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail for using the facility’s credit card.
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Aug 06, 2019
Woman whose claims against nursing home were substantiated by state surveyors needs police escort to visit mom again … Vaccine shows ‘profound’ promise against Candida auris, at least in mice …...
Diversicare announces tentative therapy billing settlement with DOJ
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Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2019
Diversicare Healthcare Services has announced a tentative settlement agreement with the Department of Justice over disputed therapy billing practices.
Also in the News for Tuesday, August 6
Aug 05, 2019
Florida latest state to declare heptatis A emergency … Nursing home business office manager accused of stealing $30K from resident accounts … PET scan for Alzheimer’s remains tough decision for providers,...
Illinois makes it easier for ex-offenders to work in healthcare
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 04, 2019
The state of Illinois is attempting to make it easier for people with criminal records to get a job in the healthcare industry after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new measure Wednesday.