Trump may bypass Congress under new bid to get Medicaid block grants: Report
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The Trump administration may look to sidestep the House in a move to rein in spending for skilled nursing’s biggest source of funding.
Not just a tokin’ study: New York provider explores ‘open-minded’ usage of marijuana in nursing...
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
A small study by one noted New York long-term care provider finds promising results in the use of marijuana to help treat nursing home residents.
Deadlines fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The early deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is Friday.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 15
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
Former American Senior Communities CEO wants sweeping fraud convictions tossed because of ‘profound conflict of interest’ … Eldercare expert urges Medicare to create new payment model for team-based...
‘Don’t be greedy’ — Report urges SNF landlords to foster ‘win-win’ relationships
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 14, 2019
A new report notes that rents are likely too high in the skilled-nursing industry and will need to come down to foster a healthier relationship between owner and operators.
State officials may push for granny cams after rape of comatose woman in nursing home
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 14, 2019
An Arizona state legislator is planning to push legislation to allow video cameras in nursing homes after a long-comatose woman gave birth to a baby boy.
Not too far fetched: SNF enlists dog to root out bed bugs
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 14, 2019
A New Hampshire nursing home recently called on the assistance of an unusual helper to track down a dogged bed bug problem.
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 14
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 14, 2019
Senator sounds the alarm on imminent Medicare cuts if government shutdown continues … New study touts the benefits of marijuana use at one U.S. nursing home … Provider threatens cutting services if...
Bankruptcy plan for Orianna Health approved; ‘toughest, most litigious case in my 30-year career,’...
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 11, 2019
A Texas bankruptcy judge this week gave his final blessing to struggling Orianna Health Systems’ reorganization plans after months of back-and-forth wrangling in court.
Long-term care provider launches pilot program, using volunteers to help address staffing shortages
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 11, 2019
Faced with chronic staffing shortages, one Canadian nursing home is deploying volunteers to help out during mealtime.