Wrongful death suit against SNF filed too late for arbitration, appeals court rules
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Jul 26, 2017
A lawsuit claiming an Ohio skilled nursing facility was negligent in a former resident’s death can’t be sent to arbitration since the claim was filed after the statute-of-limitations had expired,...
Court confirms: Nursing home can’t use bankruptcy to preserve Medicare, Medicaid agreements
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Phil Brahm
Jul 13, 2016
A federal appeals court has overruled a bankruptcy judge’s decision to prevent healthcare officials from revoking Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement payments to a Florida nursing home
Payment plan phase-outs worry providers despite $250M more for home care
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 14, 2019
One of the nation’s largest nursing home industry groups is cautiously backing part of a plan to boost home health system’s coffers by $250 million.
Advocates say block grant plan will starve nursing home funds
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Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
Tennessee nursing home resident advocates are slamming the state’s bid to move its Medicaid program to a capped block grant system to limit spending growth.
Governor increases protection of disabled LTC residents in wake of sexual assault
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 08, 2019
Arizona’s governor is pushing for increased scrutiny of his state’s long-term care facilities, in the wake of a sexual assault that has garnered national attention.
Pennsylvania court allows another plaintiff to seek punitive damages from Golden Living
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 13, 2018
The family of a nursing home resident who died — at least in part, due to pressure ulcers — can pursue punitive damages in a wrongful death suit against Golden LivingCenter-Stroud.
Mobile learning app now allows exams offline
Jan 24, 2018
NetDimensions Talent Slate 2.5 mobile learning app allows users to launch modules without downloading, the company said.
Aduhelm’s costs: Medicare recipients won’t get premium reduction until 2023
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 01, 2022
A cost overestimate that bumped up Medicare premiums for seniors in 2022 will not be corrected until the following year. The spike is tied to coverage for Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.
Long wait times for licenses complicate nurse hiring
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Danielle Brown
Mar 24, 2022
Nurses are growing increasingly frustrated with significant delays getting licenses needed to work in new states, an accommodation employers increasingly need to address severe staffing shortages.
CMS eyes 8% revenue increase for Medicare Advantage
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Danielle Brown
Feb 04, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is forecasting a nearly 8% increase in revenue for Medicare Advantage plans next year. The agency released its 2023 advance notice earlier this week.