Massachusetts nursing home, now a COVID-19 treatment facility, may serve as model for others around country
By
Liza Berger
Apr 28, 2020
Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester County, is Massachusetts’ first COVID-19 treatment and recovery center. It has thrived in its new role and can serve as an example for...
MA’s highest court deals arbitration win
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2020
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled in favor of an arbitration agreement in place at a Golden Living facility.
Document to reduce risk of COVID-19 lawsuits: expert
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2020
As COVID-19 cases rise in long-term care facilities, a legal expert is stressing the importance of documentation and training to prevent operators from being the subjects of coronavirus-related litigation.
Post-acute care procurement organization opens SHOPP today
By
Liza Berger
Jan 07, 2020
A new organization dedicated to procurement for post-acute care providers is being officially unveiled today.
Two major chains anticipate strong earnings during 2011
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2011
Two skilled nursing companies maintained strong earnings outlooks for 2011, citing the new Medicare payment system and overall business growth.
Montana woman who embezzled funds from nursing home resident ordered to do time, pay restitution
By
Liza Berger
Jan 02, 2020
A nursing home business manager in Montana helped to alert authorities to a Miles City woman who was embezzling funds from a resident and since has been ordered to pay more than $94,000 in restitution...
Congress likely to move on key healthcare issues such as COVID-19 relief, physician fee schedule cuts...
By
Liza Berger
Nov 03, 2020
The election may be the big news today, but Congress has plenty of headlines to make in the coming weeks. Among the work that awaits them: passing a COVID-19 stimulus package and acting on proposed physician...
Analysis: An insurance model to get excited about
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
At the first-ever long-term care population health conference, providers learn that I-SNPs offer long-awaited opportunities to control their own fate when it comes to pay and quality.
Laundry/Housekeeping Feature: Bugging out
By
Liza Berger
Mar 11, 2006
Infection control poses new challenges as ‘super bugs’ have begun to infiltrate facilities. But providers are fighting back.
A tale of two facilities: One evacuates after employees fail to show; the other moves aggressively to...
By
Liza Berger
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2020
Two nursing homes dealing with coronavirus outbreaks are experiencing different outcomes, revealing just how fragmented the situation on the frontlines can be.