Prohibit binding arbitration entirely? CMS was tempted
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 04, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is toughening its stance on the use of binding arbitration agreements for nursing home residents and their families. But the agency isn’t being as tough...
Bill would help nursing homes pay for sprinkler system updates
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 21, 2013
Nursing homes that need to update their sprinkler systems would benefit from a recently introduced tax bill.
Tax guides address long-term care insurance
Dec 28, 2011
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has published two new guides detailing the 2012 tax-deductible limits and regulations pertaining to long-term care insurance protection. “The...
Register for the 2016 Fall Online Expo
Sep 13, 2016
The McKnight’s Fall Online Expo returns on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. ET.
American-made portable chair does the heavy lifting
Feb 07, 2012
Detecto’s Model 475 chair scale features sturdy steel construction and lift-away armrests for patient assurance and precision weighing. Developed to ensure patient safety and comfort as well as to...
Lawmakers revisit sprinkler legislation
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2007
Nearly 1 in 5 nursing homes might find themselves shopping for sprinkler systems as a result of a new push from federal lawmakers.
CMS to pay more attention to anti-fraud, abuse issues, especially with Medicaid
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will focus on eliminating fraud and abuse cases, especially regarding Medicare prescription drug programs and Medicaid, the agency has announced.
Transitional care center in Texas holds grand opening.
Feb 09, 2016
Mainstreet® is celebrating its first transitional care center in Texas, The Healthcare Resort of Plano, the developer announced.
Northbridge Companies to expand into Maine
Nov 04, 2015
Northbridge Companies has committed $65 million to expanding into Maine with three new communities.
Partner Portal delivers online product specs
May 02, 2012
RF Technologies recently launched a Partner Portal that provides access to online product specifications for its Code Alert Senior Living and Safe Place Patient Safety products. The web-based database...