Skilled nursing providers can’t remain independent; integration a ‘must,’ new leadership survey...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
While skilled nursing leaders seemingly have an appetite for risk, they’re not looking to sit at the dinner table alone, according to a new poll.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 18
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
Jury convicts ex-nursing home employees of misdemeanors in alarm-fatigue death … Hospital association urges CMS to expand access to SNF 3-day waiver … One-third of informal LTC givers neglecting own...
6% increase in liability claims expected for skilled nursing next year
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
Nursing homes should expect to see a 6% increase in liability claims next year, which, for a 100-bed facility would total about $241,000 in expenses, after the uptick.
Survey: Ongoing constraints on nursing home operations forcing providers to raise prices to consumers
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
Skilled nursing operators continue to face strains on their business model and that’s translating to higher fees to consumers, according to a nationwide survey released Tuesday.
Jury acquits three nursing home workers in alarm-fatigue death
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
A New York jury has acquitted three former nursing home workers of homicide charges stemming from allegations that they ignored alarms warning of a disconnected ventilator.
Prost! Nursing home celebrates Oktoberfest with residents
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
It would be tough taking a busload of nursing home residents to Munich, Germany, so one provider decided to bring Oktoberfest to its own facility last week instead.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 17
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
Guilty plea by Iowa nurse who took pain meds from nursing home lands her up to 9 years in prison … Ohio Medicaid managed care organizations paid $90M on behalf of deceased beneficiaries, OIG says …...
Optimism increasing among skilled nursing CFOs, though Medicare Advantage a source of headaches
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 16, 2018
The majority of skilled nursing chief financial officers are more optimistic than last year about their ability to compete. But Medicare Advantage — and a few other factors — are dark spots in their...
Panel identifies how to gauge primary care quality in nursing homes
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 16, 2018
A panel of experts has pinpointed new indicators to help measure the quality of primary care delivered in nursing homes. The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care, or AMDA, notes that current quality...
Sewage leaks present nursing home with ‘drop dead’ deadline after years of complaints
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 16, 2018
An Iowa nursing home is facing a do-or-die deadline to fix sewage leaks after nearly five years of letting the issue linger. Complaints from neighbors and inspections by local authorities have been ongoing...