‘A big deal’: Former foes AARP, nursing home lobbying groups unite to improve eldercare
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 01, 2019
AARP, an occasional foe for nursing home advocates, is now joining forces with providers in Florida in a bid to together improve care for seniors.
Bankruptcy court approves landlord Sabra’s settlement with embattled Senior Care Centers
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 01, 2019
Skilled nursing landlord Sabra Healthcare has settled its legal dispute with embattled tenant Senior Care Centers, which filed for bankruptcy in December.
Fingerprints required for CNA job application lead to arrest in decades-old murder case
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 01, 2019
A Florida man seeking to become a certified nursing assistant was charged with murder last week.
Also in the News for Monday, April 1
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 01, 2019
Nursing home fighting back after state revokes its license following flooding … Attorneys for Philip Esformes argue that, if ACA is invalid, charges should be dropped … Admissions resume at New Jersey...
Lawsuit over observation status, SNF payment finally going to trial
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 29, 2019
A years-long court battle over one of the biggest thorns in skilled nursing’s side may finally be going to trial, and the outcome could have big implications for providers and patients.
To survive under PDPM, smart operators must integrate themselves into hospital networks, invest in tech,...
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 28, 2019
A banking expert is predicting that the skilled nursing industry’s new payment model is going to create a world of “haves” and “have-nots.”
Analysis: Genesis and Signature make the top 10 as healthcare ‘dominates’ False Claims Act payouts
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 29, 2019
A new analysis finds that the healthcare field is a dominant fixture on the list of False Claims Act recoveries, tallying $2.5 billion in payouts to the feds — with two big-name skilled nursing operators...
Also in the News for Friday, March 29
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 29, 2019
More older adults with joint replacements are recovering at home, rather than rehab, study finds … Researchers urge healthcare workers to take more ‘holistic approach’ when discussing sex with seniors...
Hospitals owning SNFs is a ‘viable strategy’ to manage care costs, researchers say
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 28, 2019
Hospitals pushing to acquire skilled nursing facilities may be on a solid path to success under new payment models.
Major Medicaid players Centene, WellCare to merge in $17.3B deal
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 28, 2019
Two sizable forces in the managed Medicaid sphere are joining forces to create a powerhouse, covering 22 million beneficiaries spread throughout all 50 states.