DOJ hits telehealth firm for $4.6M in false claims settlement involving nursing homes
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 14, 2024
A company that provides mental telehealth services to skilled nursing residents has agreed to pay the federal government $4.6 million to resolve false claims allegations.
State basking in lowering its nursing home survey backlog, advances bill to speed up inspection cadence
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 17, 2024
A bill passed last week in Delaware’s state Senate further advances its aggressive push to clear its nursing home survey backlogs and ensure they stay up-to-date in the future.
CMS provides first look at shorter, Risk-Based Survey process
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday revealed initial information about a potential “Risk-Based Survey” option that could be available to some of the nation’s best performing...
HHS officials double down on push for ‘sweeping’ nursing home staffing, infection control reforms
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 03, 2024
Improving nursing home staffing and infection control vulnerabilities continues to be a key policy objective for the US Department of Health and Human Services, according to two officials from its Office...
Looking to REITs for a loan? Opportunities may be short-lived if interest rates move downward
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 20, 2024
Higher interest rates that have made it harder for many providers to find capital from traditional sources are also motivating more real estate investment firms to move into lending.
CMS sends update on $75M nursing home recruitment campaign, but providers’ concerns linger
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 13, 2024
CMS’ admitted lack of a plan thus far for the $75 million it intends to use to spur development of more nursing home workers is further puncturing providers’ hopes for helpful change.
AARP blasts ‘shameful’ attempts to repeal nursing home staffing mandate
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 02, 2024
AARP pressed Congress on Friday to forge ahead with a ‘long overdue’ nursing home staffing mandate, vowing to advocate against any measures to overturn the rule.
Ensign, Cascadia and Sun Mar execs: Employee-led companies positioned to maximize opportunities
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 19, 2024
Giving employees more of a role in leading their companies — and acting on both their bright ideas and their criticisms — will help shepherd quality skilled nursing providers as the sector rapidly...
Pittsburgh nursing homes under fire may close if bankruptcy sale is blocked
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Josh Henreckson
Jun 12, 2024
A group of four nursing homes could face permanent closure if approval for a pending sale is denied. The facilities’ owners have already found a buyer as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization,...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 30, 2024
Statin therapy safe and effective for adults aged 75+, even more consistent for ages 85+ … Becker’s highlights five direct care workforce concerns … Efforts to reopen a nursing home closed after...