Identical names led nursing home to misinform family of resident’s death
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 07, 2018
An identity mix-up at a Texas skilled nursing facility led to a nurse telling the wrong family that their loved one had died, according to local reports.
Tripling of insulin prices draws lawmaker interest
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 28, 2017
The rise in insulin prices, a topic of concern for elderly diabetic patients, has drawn the attention of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus.
Suit against SNF operator tossed for lack of proof company was directly involved in resident’s...
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May 12, 2017
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit alleging negligence by a Utah-based healthcare owner by stating it did not have direct involvement in a resident’s care and subsequent death.
Providers gearing up to work with newly-confirmed CMS administrator
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Mar 15, 2017
Long-term care provider groups were complimentary of Seema Verma as she was confirmed this week as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Court: False claims suit against Golden LivingCenters, Aegis may proceed
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Dec 13, 2016
A whistleblower’s false claims lawsuit against Golden LivingCenters and Aegis Therapies will continue following a federal court’s decision on Friday.
Medicare reimbursement caps for hospice constitutional, court rules
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Mar 14, 2016
Medicare’s payment cap for hospice treatment doesn’t violate a clause of the constitution meant to protect private property rights, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday.
Antitrust case could impact telemedicine boom
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Jan 20, 2016
A recent Texas antitrust case involving a telemedicine provider could have a “wide-ranging effect” on the booming industry, according to some experts.
Fraudsters admit they bought nursing home drugs as part of $60 million scheme, feds announce
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Tim Mullaney
May 16, 2014
A husband and wife have pleaded guilty to masterminding a sprawling drug diversion scheme that involved reselling nursing home medications, according to federal and state authorities.
Future robots may help residents avoid falls, avoid danger
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Ashley Carman
Aug 28, 2013
A robot that could help residents who have fallen, and send an alert when there’s unusual behavior, is currently being developed in Europe, according to The Telegraph.
Nursing home faces trailblazing lawsuit over asking workers for family medical histories
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McKnight's Staff
May 29, 2013
A nursing and rehabilitation center violated federal law by asking for workers’ family medical history, a government lawsuit alleges. The suit is one of the first of its kind.