Former HHS chief: Nursing homes playing a part in Medicare ‘drifting toward disaster’
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 17, 2019
A former secretary of Health and Human Services and Utah governor believes Medicare is “drifting toward disaster,” requiring immediate attention from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
In wake of media report, coroner says nursing homes should report all deaths to public officials
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 17, 2019
A Pennsylvania county coroner is pushing for law changes that would require eldercare providers to publicly report all resident deaths. His proposal comes in response to news reports of poor patient care.
Nurse who stole opioids from long-term care facility must be rehired and compensated, arbitrator rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 17, 2019
An Ontario nursing home must rehire a registered nurse who was caught stealing opioids on the job, and compensate her for her losses.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 17
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 17, 2019
Apple in talks with private Medicare plans about bringing smartwatches to at-risk seniors … 60% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say plans aren’t motivating them to improve their personal health:...
Lake effect: Michigan CCRC’s updated look honors state’s natural beauty
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
A Michigan-based continuing care retirement community is livening up the inside of its space with the help of a local design firm.
Battle revived over contraceptive mandate in Little Sisters of the Poor case
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
A state attorney general can continue to challenge a Catholic nursing home provider’s exemption from the contraceptive mandate in the Affordable Care Act.
Attorney general nominee vows to ‘diligently enforce’ False Claims Act
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Skilled nursing providers should not expect the attorney general nominee to brush off False Claims Act cases, according to testimony Tuesday.
New report says hospital patients often feel rushed, helpless when making the transition to SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Two new reports add to a growing body of evidence that the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility is less than ideal.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 16
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
U.S. senator proposes expanding Medicare to include dental benefits … CMS discontinuing five skilled nursing facility denial letters … Long-term care insurance industry paid out more than $10 billion...
Robots might be coming to steal your nursing home’s lunch
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
It’s bad enough that nursing home leaders have to constantly look over their shoulders, worried about when government bureaucrats or managed care plans might going to take the next whack at their payments....