Federal court allows civil rights case against public nursing home to proceed
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 27, 2018
A Pennsylvania judge has ruled the daughter of a former nursing home resident can sue a publicly owned facility for civil rights violations that contributed to the mother’s death.
$2.8M lawsuit challenges competitor’s nonprofit status
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 06, 2019
A nursing home operator in Arkansas has taken aim at the Community Compassion Center brand, alleging in court that the competitor running those facilities is using nonprofit status to avoid accountability. ...
Slavitt’s Town Hall records first fund
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 25, 2018
Town Hall Ventures, a firm led by former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Andy Slavitt, has closed its first fund at $115 million.
Trump expected to hit Medicaid, Medicare with spending cuts package
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 27, 2018
Congressional leaders say the Trump administration is preparing to propose up to $25 billion in federal spending cuts, which will hit Medicaid and other safety net programs.
Leverage Heath backs WellBe concept in new partnership
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 29, 2019
WellBe Senior Medical and venture catalyst firm Leverage Health have formed a strategic partnership, with Leverage as a major investor and growth catalyst. The companies said Leverage Health will advance...
HR companies continue to evolve amid pandemic drag
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 01, 2020
Hiring and staff training firms are expanding their services as the COVID-19 pandemic dictates how and when long-term care providers recruit new staff. Relias has integrated Workforce Dimensions by Kronos...
Senators, diabetes association call for pricing transparency, solutions as insulin price spikes
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Kimberly Marselas
May 10, 2018
A new American Diabetes Association white paper addressing the high price of insulin recommends ways healthcare providers can help minimize patients’ out-of-pocket costs.
Lawsuit claims nursing home managers scammed resident, sold her house, gave her only $2k for it
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 02, 2018
An Illinois woman is suing a nursing home and two former employees for allegedly selling her house against her wishes — then paying her only $2,000 for it.
Providence St. Joe’s to embark on massive branding effort
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 12, 2019
Providence St. Joseph, one of the largest health systems in the country, will initiate key branding changes among its Catholic ministries starting in California next year. Those facilities will operate...
New Senate caucus expected to focus on provider training, access for palliative care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 31, 2019
Senators focused on palliative care and caregiver issues marked their first caucus meeting with expert testimony intended to increase awareness and understanding of support for patients with life-altering...