Providers respond to critical hospice report … Esformes must forfeit interest in long-term care operating companies, judge rules … Behavioral health centers settle with state
Nursing homes happy to be left out of CON repeal
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 07, 2019
Florida last week repealed the Certificate of Need process once required to build new hospitals or add medical services, but officials left in place pre-approval rules for nursing homes and other facilities....
State doubles support for Medicaid-dependent nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2019
After struggling with shortfalls for years, Pennsylvania’s nursing home operators are cheering a state budget that will double funds available to facilities with the highest Medicaid census. The spending...
Technically speaking, you could be a star already
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 28, 2019
With just under a month to go in this year’s entry period for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards recognition program, it’s time for providers and other stakeholders to get...
Warrant-free inspections ahead: Improper dispensing, record keeping lead LTC pharmacy to federal settlement
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 27, 2019
A long-term care pharmacy has agreed to pay $75,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly dispensed a controlled substance and failed to keep accurate records. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced...
Small effort, big gains: 30 minutes of exercise may help prevent lethal form of stroke
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2019
Thirty minutes of weekly exercise may offer protection against subarachnoid hemorrhage [SAH], a life-threatening type of stroke, says a new report.
Traditional Medicare better than Medicare Advantage with hospital readmission rates
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 24, 2019
Medicare Advantage users have higher risk-adjusted 30-day hospital readmission rates compared to traditional Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study released Monday. The findings countered previous...
Vision 2025 brightens future of LTC leader training
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2019
Providers and educators have entered a new stage of long-term care leadership development
Hypertension drug increases blood flow to brain regions affected by Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 17, 2019
A hypertension drug can increase blood flow to key regions of the brain in people with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Also in the News for June 13, 2019
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
$143,000 in fines over six months results in Ohio facility closing ….Florida Board of Medicine approves forms for doctors to use in ordering smokable pot …Occupancy in skilled nursing facilities reached...