Judge finds evidence is worthless in massive False Claims suit alleging worthless nursing home services
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2024
A federal judge this week tossed a nearly decade-old False Claims case that targeted what was once the nation’s largest nursing home chain, writing that the lawsuit was grossly short on evidence.
Fallout from clearinghouse attack continues to mushroom
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2024
It seemed improbable the first time someone told me the fallout from the cyberattack on the Change Healthcare platform might last for weeks, or for months even.
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2024
Fortune targets for-profit nursing home ownership, questions ties to declining quality … DOJ’s new whistleblower rewards program targets corporate misconduct … VA activates Oracle EHR at first new...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 12, 2024
Judge orders takeover of PA nursing homes … ‘Joint employer’ rule vacated by judge; business group cheers, NLRB considers next steps … Pennsylvania proposed $10M for Long-Term Care Transformation...
Drug pricing efforts threaten ‘very existence’ of LTC pharmacies: reps
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 11, 2024
President Biden in his State of the Union address last week vowed to end “Big Pharma’s” grip on prescription drug pricing and cut costs for seniors and taxpayers by another $200 million.
Also in the News for Monday, March 11, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 11, 2024
Change Health says fixes should be complete by mid-March … Proposal would permanently allow basic health services in state’s assisted living communities … Crypto losses, executive pay questioned...
Surveyors haven’t dropped the hammer on new nursing home arbitration rules, but threats persist
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2024
Two years after surveyors began enforcing new arbitration rules, they have not pursued skilled nursing operators with the vigor some expected.
Also in the News for Friday, Mar. 8, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2024
Coalition launches campaign to fight DOL’s independent contractor rule … Healthcare workers with long COVID face challenges with care … HRSA made $160M in potential Provider Relief overpayments:...
The witch hunt is on, good nursing homes be damned
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 07, 2024
The threat, to both “bad actors” and well-meaning providers who get caught up in the rush to accuse, is only going to grow if the government has its way.
Also in the News for Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 07, 2024
House committee advances bill blocking nursing home staffing mandate … Justice Department offers training to encourage local law enforcement to investigate abuse in LTC … New civil suits in case of...