7 top skilled nursing stories that resonated in 2018
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 21, 2018
Many of the biggest announcements the past 12 months will continue to play out in 2019 and beyond.
Sabra looks to close the book on its ‘Genesis exodus’ with $108M in sales
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 21, 2018
As the New Year approaches, many desire a fresh start. That’s certainly true of Sabra Health Care as it eases out of its relationship with Genesis by finalizing the sale of several facilities.
Nursing facility to pay $260,000 in back wages, damages for shorting on overtime
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 21, 2018
The federal government is ordering one New Jersey nursing facility to pay $260,000 in back wages and other damages after failing to pay employees for all of their hours worked.
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 21
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 21, 2018
Nurses once again lead the way as nation’s ‘most trusted’ profession … State senator introduces bill to give LTC facilities corporate tax credits to fuel education, training … ‘Historic’...
CMS worries about integrity of accreditation orgs; wants to hear from SNFs
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 20, 2018
The federal government is wary of possible conflicts of interest occurring in healthcare accreditation organizations, and it wants input from providers about the issue.
One flu vaccine performing better than the rest, study says
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 20, 2018
Certain vaccine varieties are excelling over others in the senior population, tipping off providers ahead of the main flu season.
Veterans nursing home amasses $5M in unpaid bills
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 20, 2018
An audit of one West Virginia’s state veterans’ nursing home has revealed more than $5 million in unpaid bills.
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 20
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 20, 2018
Former Louisiana lawmakers exerting significant influence on state’s nursing home industry … DOJ says shell company created to file healthcare lawsuits has wasted 1,500 hours of its time … Dancing...
Life plan community residents craft 700-plus toys for local charities
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 19, 2018
Residents at one Washington life senior community are a regular bunch of Santa’s little helpers.
New ‘Conversation Nurse’ model bolsters care coordination for SNF patients
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 19, 2018
Can we talk? A group of providers is improve care for seriously ill elderly patients with a simple solution: Speaking more with one another.