Providers need ‘coherent story’ to combat data misrepresentation in legal cases, public opinion:...
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 10, 2024
Complex data available about long-term care is often intentionally misused against providers — but providers can use that same data to defend themselves from legal challenges and poor public perception,...
Nursing home company settles ‘largest ever’ case with state AG’s office for $4 million
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 10, 2024
An operator of 16 long-term care facilities has settled a staffing case with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office for a total of $4 million. The agreement is the most expensive ever reached with...
60 Seconds with author Jenny Abeling
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 07, 2024
Why did you want to write “A Kids Book About Long-Term Care” and why now?
Analysis reveals social media, mental health struggles carry devastating implications for the nursing...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 07, 2024
A two-fold problem is keeping healthcare providers from successfully retaining or attracting new nurses and nurse aides, new data published this week shows.
New staffing specialists seen as opportunity to turn the tide on retention, onboarding
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 06, 2024
Faced with staffing and retention challenges so common in long-term care, a group of 16 nursing homes is trying a fresh approach: hiring an onboarding and retention specialist to manage the employee experience...
Interoperability is key for fixing ‘biggest problems’ in long-term care: experts
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 06, 2024
Increasing interoperability has the potential to help long-term care providers address some of their worst pain points, experts pointed out at a McKnight’s Online Forum session
Nearly half of PA nursing home operators plan to close or sell at least one facility, signaling worsening...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 05, 2024
Pressures from high staffing requirements and lagging Medicaid reimbursement rates are reaching a new and concerning peak in Pennsylvania, according to provider surveys published by the largest for-profit...
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 5, 2024
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 05, 2024
SCAN Health Plan wins case against CMS over Medicare Advantage star ratings … ‘Outdated’ antipsychotic drug rules an obstacle for some dementia patients on Medicare … US Preventive Services Task...
JAMA study ties COVID admissions to preventable deaths, casts doubt on state policies
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 04, 2024
Nursing homes admitting a COVID-positive patient during the peak months of the pandemic was associated with six additional cases and 1.5 additional deaths over the next 15 weeks, according to a study published...
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 4, 2024
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 04, 2024
LaVie Care Centers files for bankruptcy … Providers may delegate breached data notifications to Change Healthcare following cyberattack: HHS … Pennsylvania quickly evacuates facility with checkered...