Provider accused of violating state rules as it shutters 4 SNFs
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Mar 13, 2023
A pair of citizen advocacy groups want the state of Massachusetts to take over half of the nursing homes on the western side of the state slated for closure to avert what they call a chaotic transfer process.
Federal COVID cases with major LTC implications headed for November action
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 28, 2022
Two cases that could play a pivotal role in determining how well skilled nursing providers are protected by a federal COVID shield law are headed for important federal court dates.
AI-shortened nursing home stays drive potential class action suit against insurer
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 16, 2023
The nation’s largest insurer is illegally using programs driven by artificial intelligence to override the decisions of medical professionals and wrongfully force seniors from nursing homes, a potential...
National Skilled Nursing Care Week kicks off Sunday
By
James M. Berklan
May 12, 2023
“Cultivating Kindness” is the theme of this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which begins Sunday. The annual event starts each year on Mother’s Day.
Nursing homes sue state Medicaid program, claiming massive underfunding
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 23, 2024
Three of the largest provider associations in Ohio are suing the Ohio Department of Medicaid, alleging the department incorrectly calculated care quality incentives passed by the state Legislature —...
After receiving COVID-19 shots, many NY healthcare workers doubted boosters, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 17, 2024
Healthcare workers at a New York health system likely aren’t exactly lining up to get the latest COVID-19 boosters. According to a survey of healthcare workers at HCP between 2021 and 2022, 17% were...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 14
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
6 in 10 Austrialians in care take antidepressants … Pneumococcal shot could do double duty to fight viral respiratory infections … Study: Rebounds occurred with both COVID-19 antivirals … Quest stops...
Palliative care screening in ICU may lead to better patient outcome
By
Donna Shryer
Apr 03, 2024
In the intensive care unit, every second counts when treating critically ill patients. But among the cutting-edge technologies, there is rarely any sort of defined process to swiftly identify patients...
CMS 5-claim audits so far a ‘debacle’
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 22, 2023
A new federal review process designed to lower the rate of improper government payments is sending provider staffs scurrying to justify their coding.
Survey: U.S. neurologists would prescribe Leqembi if fully approved
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 12, 2023
A “healthy proportion” of surveyed neurologists have already begun prescribing the treatment, and nearly all said they planned to do so if traditional FDA approval is granted.