Deadline extended for McKnight’s Tech Awards to July 31
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Due to overwhelming interest and requests from providers, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards application deadline has been extended one week, to Wednesday, July 31.
Providers covering all bases ahead of Senate hearing and new GAO abuse report citing doubled deficiencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
The GAO likely will issue recommendations related to state survey agencies submitting data on instances of abuse and reporting suspicions of a crime to law enforcement.
‘Dumping’ cases: Court rules patients can sue states if a nursing home refuses readmission
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 21, 2019
Medicaid-covered nursing home residents have a right to sue states that do not have a fair appeals process in the case of unwanted discharges, a federal court ruled last week.
The countdown begins: McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 21, 2019
There is still plenty of time to submit entries to the 2019 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program — the deadline is Wednesday (July 24). Skilled nursing and assisted living...
Hearing loss may take ‘enormous’ toll on elders’ quality of life, study says
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Hearing loss is linked to significant mental, physical and social ailments in seniors, especially memory loss, a large new study has found.
Parkinson to testify Tuesday at Senate hearing on elder justice
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 19, 2019
Providers are bracing for another Senate Finance Committee hearing on elder abuse Tuesday, hoping for a better reception than after one held by the same group in March.
No time to file CMP waiver? CMS rule could grant providers 35% relief anyway.
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 18, 2019
Even as complaint-based investigations tick up, federal regulators this week proposed several regulatory changes that would make it easier for skilled nursing providers to handle complaints and limit penalties....
Meet Kathryn Roberts, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 18, 2019
Kathryn Roberts is committed to creating a more age-friendly world.
Details of the RoP shakeup: CMS eases quality improvement, compliance and new staff requirements
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
Less than five months before the final phase of the Rules of Participation were set to go into effect, CMS has proposed yet another rule that significantly changes some components and delays others for...
Memory care facility refinances through Lancaster Pollard
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 17, 2019
The Ganzhorn Suites, based in Powell, OH, recently received a $14.6 million cash out refinance through the Fannie Mae Seniors Housing program. Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Company, a division of ORIX...