State files suit against provider chain over staffing levels, care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2016
Grane Healthcare Co., which operates 12 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, is being sued for allegedly misrepresenting staffing levels and overstating its capacity to provide proper care.
Kansas fight over Medicaid managed care could set precedent
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2016
A public debate over Medicaid managed care and its effect on Kansas residents with disabilities could send a ripple through other states.
McKesson unveils pay coordinating hub
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
McKesson Health Solutions unveiled the McKesson Intelligence Hub™ in September as a platform for enabling interoperability and sharing business intelligence through healthcare applications.
New telemedicine solution for skilled care facilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
UPMC Enterprises has started Curavi Health to provide a telemedicine solution and physician care for skilled care facilities.
Profile: Niles Godes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
Of all the adjectives that may come up when talking to Niles Godes — terms such as “wonky” and “poodle owner” — what doesn’t immediately spring to mind is “skilled...
LCCA settling statistical sampling case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
One of the biggest skilled nursing whistleblower lawsuits in recent years is being settled out of court, according to documents filed in September.
Flu vaccination rates: staff up, seniors down
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
The rate at which nursing home staff are receiving flu shots is rising, but seniors are lagging, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CMS shocker: Survey revamp
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
A new survey process will start in November 2017 as part of the new final rule for nursing homes, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said in late September.
Changing corporate culture
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 03, 2016
As the holidays approach, it was touching at LeadingAge to hear a story about a CEO who goes out of his way to make employees and associates feel appreciated.
Work-life balance: I say ‘Boo’
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 28, 2016
A few years ago, I threw a fit when the American Assisted Living Nurses Association scheduled its conference during Yom Kippur. I stand by that, but also am sympathetic to how many LeadingAge members and...