GOP tax cut plan could force providers to close up shop, group says
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Nov 06, 2017
A tax cuts bill released Thursday by House lawmakers could be “devastating” for long-term care providers, according to the nation’s largest nonprofit provider group.
New survey process has ‘learning curve for everybody,’ CMS official says
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Oct 31, 2017
NEW ORLEANS — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new survey process for nursing homes will challenge the sector with a “learning curve,” but providers can stay on top of...
EHR partnership announced
Oct 24, 2017
Briggs Healthcare has announced a partnership with electronic health records company BlueStrata.
11 more states working on wage increases for direct care workforce
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Oct 20, 2017
Seventeen states currently have Medicaid-related initiatives underway to bolster their long-term care workforce, with many of those focused on raising wages for workers, a new survey shows.
New online certificate program in advanced care planning starts
Oct 11, 2017
Sarah Lawrence College’s Graduate & Professional Studies program has launched a course to train physicians and healthcare professionals in discussing end-of-life care preferences.
Emergency! Prep time
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Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
As deadline nears, providers and vendors ramp up education, training and drills
CMS clarifies staffing, care link under broad mega-rule
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Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
What is the definition of sufficient staffing in a nursing home?
Generic but not simple
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John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Pharmacists view new generics wave with caution, urge close look at regimens
60 Seconds with … Tom Coble
Oct 06, 2017
Q: What are you most proud of about the past two years as AHCA chairman?
Salaries for admins near $107k, DONs $93k
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Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2017
By most indications, the U.S. economy is humming along, following years of recession and recovery. That robustness has had a lopsided effect on nursing homes, leading to increased competition for certain...