Congressman vows to help struggling nursing homes with legislation to ease paperwork, improve reimbursement
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
After a recent visit to his home state, which has been beset by numerous nursing home closures, a U.S. congressman says that he’ll push for reforms to help provide relief for the industry.
Judge scolds prosecutors in Esformes record $1 billion fraud case, tosses key evidence
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 15, 2018
Federal prosecutors — aiming to take down the alleged perpetrator of one of the largest Medicare fraud schemes in history — may have been dealt a blow on Friday.
Also in the News for Monday, Aug. 13
Aug 13, 2018
After public outcry, hospital forming a ‘skilled-nursing task force’ to explore whether to shutter service line … Five Star Senior Living evaluating skilled nursing business to address...
Analysis explores the secret sauce for successful hospital-SNF collaboration
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
Hospitals are working much more closely with skilled nursing facilities, aiming to form bonds and avoid costly and harmful hospital readmissions. But little is understood about how they’re creating...
‘Smart’ bandage reads data, releases drug for treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
A new type of smart bandage is being developed that may help providers track and treat wounds more efficiently.
CCRCs adding rehab, cutting SNFs: report
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2018
Continuing care retirement communities have higher occupancy rates than other senior care segments, but they are not eager to keep their skilled nursing units, a report from commercial real estate firm...
Ask the Legal Expert about … sexual harassment investigation
By
John Durso
Aug 09, 2018
Our executive director has been accused of sexual harassment by a mid-level manager. How should we investigate this properly?
Managed care’s bully act is already wearing thin
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2018
A new study points out that decreasing lengths of stay (LOS), which are compelled largely by managed care and other group entities, are playing havoc with traditional long-term care operations.
New patterns released for flooring
Aug 07, 2018
Patcraft has released BioSymmetry, a new modular collection focused on the transparency of shape and pattern.
Hospitals in bundled payment initiatives steering patients away from SNFs: study
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 07, 2018
Hospitals participating in bundled payment efforts are actively reducing the use of skilled nursing care in their respective areas. That’s one of the key takeaways from a new study out of the University...