$10 million therapy-provider kickback case may proceed, judge says
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 20, 2013
A False Claims Act lawsuit involving a nursing home chain and therapy providers in Missouri can move forward, a federal judge has ruled. The case originated when a whistleblower alleged that a therapy...
ONE DAY TO GO: ‘Prime’ reasons to gear up for the Online Expo
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
The best “prime” opportunity for long-term care professionals to learn the latest information about many of the top issues in long-term care is at hand. Prime? Two days. Five free webcasts....
CMS adds appeals process in final nursing home-closure rule
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
Long-term care facilities will have to notify the federal government, state survey agencies, state long-term care ombudsmen, residents and residents’ legal representatives at least 60 days in advance...
Better retention of SNF licensed nurses relates to fewer rehospitalizations, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities that have fewer rehospitalizations are likely to retain their licensed nurses at a higher rate than other SNFs, according to a study in the April issue of Gerontology.
Who these people are: Nursing home care for Vietnam vets
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
Here’s a conundrum: The rate of post-traumatic stress among Vietnam veterans has climbed from already high levels in recent years, with the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq War serving as triggers. This...
Conference benefits without the hassle: McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off Wednesday
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 18, 2013
No travel is required to take part in the seventh annual McKnight’s Online Expo, which starts Wednesday. Simply register for free online and join the expo from the comfort of your own computer.
Medicare should reduce payments to SNFs 4% next year, MedPAC says
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 18, 2013
Medicare payments to skilled nursing facilities should be cut 4% in 2014 and then steadily reduced in subsequent years, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission said in a March 15 report to Congress. Rates...
Diabetes drugs linked to pancreatitis have a possible cancer connection, FDA says
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 18, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between commonly prescribed diabetes drugs and pancreatic cancer. The drugs, including Januvia and Byetta, were previously connected with...
Ryan budget begets testimony on immigrant workers in nursing homes
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 15, 2013
Thursday’s Congressional hearing about immigration policy became a forum for discussing how the recently proposed budget from Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) would affect long-term care providers.
Hydrocodone restrictions not coming soon, FDA says
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 15, 2013
Restricting access to hydrocodone painkillers will require a lengthy process unless Congress takes action, the Food and Drug Administration recently told lawmakers.