Law eliminates staffing ‘hostage situations’ for state’s nursing homes
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 17, 2023
The “hostage situations” where nursing homes learn at the last minute that a staffing agency has double-booked a worker are nearing an end in New Hampshire.
Risk pushing some SNFs away from complex patients, adding to hospital woes
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 16, 2023
Some nursing homes are becoming more reluctant to admit patients with complex health and treatment needs to avoid the risk of survey violations, according to sector observers.
More states increasing scrutiny of healthcare transactions, with skilled nursing targeted
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 15, 2023
California’s new proposed rules on health entity transactions are aimed at addressing rising medical costs but legal experts say the measures could chase away investors due to the public disclosure requirements.
Nursing home freed from negligence claims in case of janitor who fell off toilet
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 15, 2023
A Philadelphia nursing home does not have to face negligence claims from a janitor injured there, a Superior Court panel has ruled.
Historic jump in nursing home costs emphasizes need for creative operational solutions, experts say
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 14, 2023
“Creative solutions” as a buzz phrase has taken on new life after it was revealed costs for nursing homes and adult care rose a whopping 2.4% in July, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor...
Rising focus on False Claims puts skilled nursing providers in crosshairs, attorneys warn
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 09, 2023
Nursing homes looking to protect themselves from False Claim Act investigations should maintain at least a 3-star rating and ensure they don’t delay discharges to get extra reimbursement, a panel...
Providers must confront radical change in shifting competitive landscape: experts
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 09, 2023
Aging services and the long-term care sector will radically change over the next 10 years as the number of seniors seeking care grows exponentially, according to experts participating in a symposium focusing...
DEA appears ready to allow some providers expanded telehealth prescribing rights
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 09, 2023
The US Drug Enforcement Agency will consider relaxing its rules on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth appointments, a move that could ease concerns of long-term care providers administering...
Receiver looks to close nursing home costing $1M a month, halving state’s vent facilities
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Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 08, 2023
Connecticut may soon be left with a single nursing home ventilator unit if a Superior Court judge approves a request from the state to close a facility that has been in receivership since 2019.
Cascadia Healthcare reaches rare ‘Gold’ air thanks to trust in ‘amazing’ employees
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 08, 2023
Trusting employees, giving leaders tools and autonomy, and focusing on core values have set Cascadia Healthcare apart, two of the company’s top executives said Monday.