Nursing home residents win battle against ‘ruthless’ insurer, will finally receive payment...
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 22, 2018
The courts have ruled a huge private insurer must pay for nursing home residents’ customized wheelchairs after all in a trio of cases taking place in Iowa.
How sweet it is: Award-winning chocolatier makes headlines working out of nursing home
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Jun 08, 2017
An award-winning Danish chocolate maker whose clients include Michelin-star chefs is gaining attention for cooking up his creations in an unlikely place — a nursing home.
Medicare beneficiaries could choose managed care under premium support plan
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2016
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is actively evaluating whether to recommend the creation of a premium support program within the Medicare program.
Chiropractor sentenced to prison in SNF ‘fall reducing’ boot scheme
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Mar 04, 2016
A Missouri chiropractor who sold custom orthotic boots to nursing home residents claiming they would reduce falls was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison Wednesday.
Providers strive to diversify services, payment streams
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Tim Mullaney
Mar 01, 2014
Companies in the post-acute sector have been seeking deals to diversify their services and limit their reliance on Medicare, according to a recent analysis from investment banking firm TripleTree.
The cost of retaliation against operator? $25 million in NY
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2012
A former long-term care provider has achieved a $25 million victory over state authorities. Brook Chambery, the owner of the long-closed Beechwood Restorative Care Center in Rochester, NY, became the benefactor...
Ask the care expert: Will our facilities face OSHA inspections?
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Mary Gustafson
Jul 06, 2012
Yes, you are correct with your “grapevine” info but inspections will be focused on more than just infections. On April 12, 2012, OSHA announced a new plan called the NEP (National Emphasis...
Ask the legal expert: How can we fight removal of tax exempt status?
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John Durso
Dec 01, 2011
John Durso, Esq., Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Timeliness and support among first steps in addressing residents’ sexual abuse allegations, advocates...
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 06, 2018
Sexual abuse in nursing homes continues to be a widespread concern, and providers must implement safeguards for reporting suspected abuse promptly, long-term care resident advocates said Wednesday.
More than 100 lawmakers urge CMS to rethink long-term care requirements
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Oct 13, 2017
More than 120 House Representatives have joined in signing a letter that asks the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to “re-evaluate” the requirements of participation for long-term care...