As cameras roll, providers raise hopes about hospital ‘observation’ stays
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2014
It’s been said for a long time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Moving pictures? Start multiplying the worth. Add some sound or speaking to those moving pictures, well now we’re talking...
Hospice providers to pay more than $13 million in string of kickback, FCA settlements
By
Jul 10, 2017
Multiple hospice providers have agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle physician kickback and False Claims Act allegations, authorities said in separate announcements made Thursday.
Betting they can’t handle the ‘truth’
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius must have seen “A Few Good Men.” Her most recent move against the nation’s Republican governors looks like a maneuver from Col. Nathan...
Final bill for rehab dispute: $1.2 million
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2015
A Maine skilled nursing facility has agreed to pay $1.2 million to the federal government to settle allegations it did not prevent RehabCare Group East Inc. from providing unnecessary therapy.
Reader Poll: Why did you get into long-term care?
Jan 05, 2020
Reader Poll: Why did you get into long-term care?
Ventas included in two benchmark lists
Sep 20, 2017
Ventas Inc. was recognized by two benchmarking organizations, the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI) and GRESB.
Omnicare and McKesson expand agreement
Nov 25, 2014
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have signed an expanded agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
Senior Living Investment announces $4.5 million deal
Nov 11, 2014
Senior Living Investment Brokerage Inc. has announced the $4.5 million sale of a skilled nursing facility in Lufkin, TX.
Medline buys Professional Hospital Supply
Feb 04, 2014
Medline Industries Inc. said Monday it has acquired Professional Hospital Supply, a medical supply company in Temecula, CA.
App connects on-the-go staff
Jan 18, 2012
Wind Currents Communications Inc. recently released its iV2VIP Video Softphone app. The app visually connects mobile staff to facilities that have desktop videophones. It presents a large keypad display,...