Auditor finds home healthcare changes meant to decrease SNF costs saved far less than predicted
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 10, 2019
Controversial changes to a Missouri program that were aimed at keeping patients out of nursing homes have resulted in tens of millions of dollars less in savings than lawmakers had foreseen.
Bain Capital Double Impact acquires HealthDrive
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 09, 2019
Bain Capital Double Impact has bought HealthDrive, a provider that offers on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry and audiology to residents in long-term care.
State News: City plans to seek compensation for burned out former nursing home
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2019
ILLINOIS — After volunteers spent days during the summer decorating windows at a vacant nursing home, the building burned in a December fire.
Profile: Rita Mabli is Doing a world of good
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2019
Once a month, United Hebrew of New Rochelle president and CEO Rita Mabli meets with line staff, where there is no talking about work, only personal histories.
Harvard study: Medicare’s bundled payment effort for joints tallies modest savings, driven by drops...
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 04, 2019
Medicare’s Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model has scored small savings for hospitals and their patients through decreasing the use of skilled nursing facility services, a new report finds.
McKnight’s wishes you Happy Holidays!
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 21, 2018
As the year winds down, everyone at McKnight’s would like to thank you for your participation, backing and encouragement in 2018. It’s been another wonderful mix of breaking news, insightful...
Company helps nursing home residents go home for the holidays
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 28, 2018
Healthcare transport company American Medical Response helped nursing home residents across the country go home to their families for Thanksgiving last week.
Long-term care financing reform may be on tap for new Congress, aging expert says
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
House Democrats, flush with victory from the midterm elections, may explore financing reform in long-term care, a prominent Forbes columnist said Monday.
CMS proposes changes to help bolster Medicaid managed care; providers see a mixed bag
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 09, 2018
The federal government is proposing “significant” changes to private Medicaid plans that it hopes will relieve regulatory burdens and allow states more flexibility. Skilled care providers, however,...
Election results ‘overall good’ for skilled nursing, top advocate says
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
The results of Tuesday’s mid-term elections may be a mixed bag for America’s two biggest political parties, but it’s a likely a net positive for the skilled nursing field.