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Researchers identify key characteristics of hospitals’ preferred skilled nursing partners
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 20, 2018
With the advent of bundled payment programs and accountable care organizations, hospitals are forming tighter bonds with skilled nursing facilities across the country. But are these “preferred providers”...
CMS strengthens decentralization push, gives states more Medicaid authority
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 20, 2018
Aiming to cut down on regulatory burdens and give more power to states, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is making notable changes to the Medicaid program, the biggest source of payment for...
Cuts to home care could mean influx of disabled residents to nursing homes
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 17, 2018
Deep cuts to a program that provides home-based care for the disabled could force a flood of individuals into nursing homes, stakeholders are warning Missouri and federal officials.
Private funds for long-term care shrivel as more seniors file for bankruptcy
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 17, 2018
An increasing number of older Americans are filing for bankruptcy, with long-term care costs often one of the driving factors, according to a new study.
This stinks: New study discovers ‘phantom odor’ phenomenon in older adults
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
About 1 in every 15 adults over the age of 40 smells “phantom odors” that aren’t really there, according to a new study. The implications for seniors’ caregivers can be significant.
Senator demands changes on nursing home staffing
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is demanding answers on how the federal government plans to better hold nursing homes accountable for staffing decisions.
Congressman vows to help struggling nursing homes with legislation to ease paperwork, improve reimbursement
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
After a recent visit to his home state, which has been beset by numerous nursing home closures, a U.S. congressman says that he’ll push for reforms to help provide relief for the industry.
MedEquities Realty Trust reportedly exploring sale
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
MedEquities Realty Trust — a publicly traded healthcare real estate company, with a handful of skilled nursing facilities — is exploring a sale.
Delaware SNF for kids takes residents on ‘most magical’ journeys
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 15, 2018
This is not about an average trip to Disney World. It’s going to require around 36 staffers, including two physicians and an FBI agent, and will probably cost about $170,000.