Feds’ latest regulatory wish list hits skilled nursing but could face new obstacles
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 08, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services is making plans to expand reporting requirements for nursing homes in the event of crimes against residents. The agency also aims to propose a long-awaited update...
Also in the News for Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 08, 2024
OIG updates FAQs on fraud and abuse authority … June job growth ‘solid, but not broad-based’ … Global crisis: Japan sees 81 bankrupt nursing homes in early 2024, while half of Australian nursing...
Pushing the boundaries of care and geography: Sun Mar’s changing regional reputation
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 05, 2024
Three years after joining Sun Mar Healthcare, President Josh Kochek is leaning on years of perspective from the other side of the dealmaking table to expand and transform the California brand.
Also in the News for Monday, July 8, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 05, 2024
New Jersey’s largest hospital system sues HHS over Medicare reimbursement following Chevron ruling … NIH opens trial for nasal COVID vaccine … County board members’ lawsuit halts sale of county...
‘Avalanche’ of healthcare, other legal challenges likely with unraveling of regulatory agency authority
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 02, 2024
A trio of high-profile Supreme Court decisions will likely lead to an “avalanche” of new cases challenging the authority of federal health regulators and other agencies, testing judges’ expertise...
Federal court stops lawsuit seeking nearly $1B over ‘improper’ nursing home licensing
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 02, 2024
A federal appeals court won’t reopen a nearly $1 billion lawsuit against a Florida nursing home operator accused of racketeering-like behavior in a lengthy civil case.
Also in the News for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 02, 2024
HHS invests $200 Million into programs aimed at improving geriatrics … Court backs AG in striking down arbitration secrecy clauses … Congressional leaders accuse AHCA, LeadingAge of ‘shameless attempts...
Also in the News for Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2024
Feds with four agencies object to sale of Lahasky-owned nursing homes … Simple test best to predict hip fracture risk in older adults, new study finds … Prescription medication use on the rise again...
Payment reform, focus on physical improvements required to reduce risk of another nursing home disaster:...
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2024
A trio of prominent nursing home researchers warned Monday that without new investment in nursing home infrastructure, residents and staff will remain at “substantial risk” for a repeat of the poor...
With the ‘Wicked Witch’ of regulation dead, nursing home staffing rule could follow
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 30, 2024
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision Friday revoking broad deference to federal agencies is likely to bolster legal arguments against a federal nursing home staffing rule, experts told McKnight’s...