More Texas trouble: Omega says tenant is $4M behind on rent, working on relief … FDA warns 17 companies illegally selling products for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s … Medicare, Medicaid enrollment...
It’s past time that you stopped baby talking your residents
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
In a moment of frustration, I’m sure it can happen to almost anyone in this field. Unable to connect with an elderly resident — who may have dementia or other cognitive issues — you resort to a simpler...
McKnight’s Online Expo is back: Register today
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
It’s that time of year — days are getting longer, pitchers and catchers report soon, and the McKnight’s Online Expo slate has been set.
Senators fret over HIPAA weakening to ease SNF communication
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
Two ranking senators said moves by the Trump administration to open up communication channels between nursing homes and other providers could weaken privacy regulations.
‘38 days of hell’: Nursing home advocates lambast Medicaid transporter
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
In the six weeks since Rhode Island switched to a new Medicaid transportation provider, nursing home advocates said every day has put residents at life-threatening risk.
Also in the News for Monday, Feb. 11
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
Experts predict 2019 will be an even hotter year for M&A in long-term care … Bankrupt Milwaukee-based skilled care provider closes four facilities in Wisconsin … In ‘call to action,’ researchers...
Ensign Group announces record 36% revenue jump, credits narrowing networks
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 08, 2019
A rapidly growing skilled nursing operator is touting record results for 2018, achieving notable swells in its skilled nursing census numbers.
Healthy info exchange between providers found to cut readmissions
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 08, 2019
A new study further confirms what the field has suspected — efficiently exchanging health information between nursing facilities and other providers helps to reduce costly readmissions back to the hospital.
Governor increases protection of disabled LTC residents in wake of sexual assault
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 08, 2019
Arizona’s governor is pushing for increased scrutiny of his state’s long-term care facilities, in the wake of a sexual assault that has garnered national attention.
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 8
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 08, 2019
Another state moving forward with ‘granny cam’ legislation … CMS issues revised SNF Prospective Payment System booklet for providers … Medicare spending on elderly dips, driven by reductions in...