CMS provides first look at shorter, Risk-Based Survey process
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday revealed initial information about a potential “Risk-Based Survey” option that could be available to some of the nation’s best performing...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2024
State’s only facility for patients with severe psychiatric disorders makes itself ‘home’ despite unavoidable challenges … ProMedica to close one of last three nursing homes; MetroHealth collab...
Cost, interpretation of new enhanced barrier precautions worry providers as rule kicks in
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 03, 2024
A new set of regulations requiring the use of enhanced barrier precautions for many nursing home patients has left providers scrambling to understand the rationale behind some standards and grappling with...
PACS Group could raise $400 million in IPO
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 03, 2024
PACS Group, one of the nation’s largest nursing home operators, could raise about $400 million in an initial public offering, according to a fresh round of documents filed this week.
Guess what’s coming to nursing homes next
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 03, 2024
I remember when the Patient Driven Payment Model rule was just a proposal inching its way toward finalization, its concept of assigning points for specific non-therapy ancillary costs a pretty exciting...
Court again strips CareOne of right to sue unions for ‘extortion,’ ‘defamation’
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 02, 2024
A case involving ugly contract negotiations, allegations of vandalism and self-sabotage, and the possible defamation of a major nursing home chain by union representatives, has been partially dismissed...
Also in the News for Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 02, 2024
As payroll problems persist, bankruptcy judge bars nursing home owners from collecting salary … Maine slotted for $23M one-time boost, but providers want more permanent relief … Workers at 4 Embassy...
AHCA’s Parkinson honors ‘real heroes’ in his own words
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 25, 2024
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News shares Mark Parkinson’s full, unscripted acceptance speech from the 2024 Pinnacle Awards.
Humana seeks dismissal of lawsuit alleging AI use to determine LTC denials
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 25, 2024
Humana has asked a federal court to dismiss a class action lawsuit alleging the Medicare Advantage insurer made coverage determinations using artificial intelligence over medical review.
Also in the News for Monday, March 25
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 25, 2024
As 3 Maine nursing homes prepare to close, lawmakers seek $100M in funding … Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce risk of cardiovascular incidents … Talk therapy may be better...