More than 50% of dual-eligibles end up in low-rated SNFs, study finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 12, 2019
Older adults who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid are more likely to wind up in low-quality skilled nursing facilities, and their education and distance from quality skilled nursing facilities...
Sabra optimistic about skilled nursing, despite $77M first quarter loss
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Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
Skilled nursing landlord Sabra Health Care posted a more than $77 million loss for the first quarter of 2019, stemming partly from its dealings with a troubled operator. But company officials said they...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Sept. 26
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 26, 2018
Healthcare data breaches are on the rise, a new study suggests … Provider’s emergency plan put into play after double fatality on campus … Exercise may help to delay a rare form of Alzheimer’s...
House committee to hold hearing Thursday on nursing home safety and care quality
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 04, 2018
A House committee will hold a hearing Thursday to review reports of abuse, neglect and substandard care in nursing homes.
Genesis leads in new analysis of nursing home chains
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 26, 2018
Eight of the top 10 top nursing home operators are based in the states of New York and Pennsylvania, with Genesis continuing to command the market, according to a new analysis of the nation’s nursing...
With Medicare ACOs, patience is key for providers, new analysis finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 24, 2018
Like a fine wine, accountable care organizations get better with age.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 11
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 11, 2018
AHCA elects new board of governors … CMS releases fourth year of SNF utilization and payment data … Bundled payment efforts lost close to $300M, new report says … Nursing home worker fired for stealing...
Minnesota LTC pros apologize to public after abuse claims
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 02, 2018
Long-term care professionals in Minnesota are apologizing to the public this week, following abuse allegations against them in the Gopher State.
CMS improperly paid $84M for skilled nursing services, government watchdog says
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
The federal government likely overpaid about $84 million for improper skilled nursing services during a two-year period, according to a new report from the HHS Office of the Inspector General.
Wrong choice in nursing home can cause ‘devastating consequences,’ new report says
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
Enhancing transparency and improving the planning process before hospital discharge are among recommendations in a new report on improving post-acute care transitions.