Feds considering cuts to providers’ non-urgent transportation services: Report
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 09, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is reportedly working on a proposed rule that would slash provider payments for the non-emergency transportation Medicaid beneficiaries.
Genesis touts rosy third quarter, with uptick in 85-plus occupancy
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 09, 2018
It’s been years since Genesis Healthcare has seen numbers like this.
CMS proposes changes to help bolster Medicaid managed care; providers see a mixed bag
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 09, 2018
The federal government is proposing “significant” changes to private Medicaid plans that it hopes will relieve regulatory burdens and allow states more flexibility. Skilled care providers, however,...
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 9
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 09, 2018
Nursing home employee found guilty on two charges in resident hypothermia death … Hospitals struggling to address deeper, more severe bedsores, researchers say … Laypeople can help improve care for...
Election results ‘overall good’ for skilled nursing, top advocate says
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
The results of Tuesday’s mid-term elections may be a mixed bag for America’s two biggest political parties, but it’s a likely a net positive for the skilled nursing field.
More earnings news: Omnicare parent still downbeat on skilled nursing; LTC Properties takes caution on...
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
Omnicare parent CVS Health beat analyst estimates on Tuesday, but the company said it’s seeing continued struggles in its long-term care pharmacy business. It’s been about three years since the company...
Sisters put massive nursing campus on market, hoping to fund a new, smaller facility
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
A group of Boston-based nuns is planning to put a sizeable skilled nursing and rehab campus on the market, in the hope of using sale proceeds to fund a smaller upgrade.
Nursing home leader hands out ‘blessing bags’ to fellow vets
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
When Jennifer Anthony relocated to Baltimore for work, she just couldn’t bring herself to walk past the homeless army veterans she’d see on a daily basis.
Also in the News for Thursday, Nov. 8
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
Democrats won the largest share of donations for this election cycle from the nursing home industry … Annals of Long-Term Care shares tips for tackling CPR challenges … Providers must do more to address...
Sabra terminates leases with Senior Care Centers; ‘I’m not happy about it,’ CEO says
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 07, 2018
Sabra Health Care is cutting ties with its largest operator and selling 36 skilled nursing facilities.