Congress investigating alleged poor care at VA nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 18, 2018
The House of Representatives is launching an investigation into alleged poor care at Veterans Affairs nursing homes, after a newspaper exposé pulled the curtain back on the issue.
LTC pharmacy group rips Medicare Part D ‘oligopoly, corrupting the free market,’ offers 7...
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 18, 2018
One of the leading groups representing long-term care pharmacists is urging the federal government to “act swiftly” to address “skyrocketing drug costs” that are harming the field.
Supreme Court decision on ALJs adds another wrench into Medicare bottle-neck
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 17, 2018
Medicare appeals might be getting a little more complicated for skilled care providers, thanks to a recent ruling from the Supreme Court, legal analysts predict.
CCRCs are reducing SNF units, adding rehab, report finds
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 17, 2018
Continuing care retirement communities are adapting to a changing market of healthier seniors, which includes reducing skilled nursing units, a new report finds.
CMS looks to simplify Medicare application process for providers
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 17, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is aiming to make it easier for providers to apply for eligibility, the agency announced late last week.
Divulged VA rankings draw harsh response
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
The federal government has hidden poor quality ratings at Veterans Affairs nursing homes from the public, according to a report issued in late June. VA officials have been tracking detailed quality and...
TB outbreak causes SWAT-like response
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
A tuberculosis outbreak, affecting more than 600 individuals at one Delaware nursing home, recently put providers in an all-hands-on-deck situation. Public health officials said that exposure spread from...
Predictive model generates better staffing-mix options
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
Staffing a skilled nursing facility can be a daily chore, requiring administrators to strike a delicate balance of the right number of nurses. That’s been the case for Greystone Healthcare Management...
CEO transition a family affair at Health Dimensions Group
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
There’s new leadership at the top of one leading long-term care consulting firm. Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey recently took the reins as chief executive of Health Dimensions Group, which is based in...
Hasbro alumni launch elder toy company
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
A group of former Hasbro employees has acquired the toymaker’s first foray into elder-focused products, and it has launched its own company to build upon the brand. That new venture is called “Ageless...