After 14 years, SNF construction ban officially lifted
By
John Hall
Mar 10, 2015
In anticipation of a swelling elderly population and the possible boost to the state’s economy, Florida has ended a 14-year moratorium and approved permits to build 22 new skilled nursing facilities...
Nursing home operators urge swift Senate approval of physician pay formula
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John Hall
Apr 14, 2015
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living are urging the U.S. Senate to act quickly on a potentially historic bill for establishing Medicare rates for doctors.
20% of Medicare patients harmed due to improper care; nursing homes among areas needing more attention,...
By
John Hall
May 29, 2014
Nearly one in five Medicare patients fall prey to medically related injuries unrelated to their underlying disease or condition, according to new research.
New report highlights need for Alzheimer’s research
By
John Hall
Feb 09, 2015
A new report has compelled one of the leading advocates for Alzheimer’s research in the U.S. Senate to renew a call on the federal government to significantly boost research funding for the disease,...
Nursing home staffing standards reduced severe deficiency citations, researchers find
By
John Hall
May 30, 2014
New research supports that improved nursing home staffing levels correlate with better quality of care. But it points to a phenomenon fewer could have predicted: diminished registered nurse hours spent...
Lawmakers recommend $10M advisory panel to improve health data interoperability
By
John Hall
May 15, 2015
Lawmakers have proposed changes that would significantly alter the way sensitive health data is prepared, managed and exchanged.
LeadingAge rallies against proposed Medicare, Medicaid changes
By
John Hall
Aug 24, 2015
A leading nursing home advocate is mustering support to combat massive changes the administration has proposed for Medicare and Medicaid participation.
SNF group cries foul over attorney general’s contingency deal with private law firm
By
John Hall
Apr 06, 2015
Pennsylvania’s probe into alleged staffing problems at several nursing homes are among the latest to call into question certain kinds of arrangements.
Brookdale encounters a new problem: separation anxiety
By
John Hall
Mar 05, 2015
Embattled Brookdale Senior Living is being asked by a major shareholder to spin off its real estate holdings and revamp its governance board.
How to do it … Wound care staff education
By
John Hall
Jul 06, 2015
Few issues confronting long-term care administrators are more thoroughly vetted and researched than proper wound care techniques.