Woman may serve 10 years after defrauding program designed to keep patients out of nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 14, 2018
An Illinois woman pled guilty last week to charges that she perpetrated a healthcare fraud scheme designed to keep patients out of nursing homes.
Congressional leader fears false diagnosing, wants more scrutiny of nursing homes’ antipsychotic use
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 05, 2019
The leader of a congressional committee overseeing Medicare wants to put nursing homes’ use of antipsychotics under the microscope.
Giving thanks for what matters most in the long-term care profession
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 20, 2018
It’s important to know what really matters at this time of year.
False Claims Act cases could rise depending on Supreme Court ruling
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 07, 2019
Whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases may no longer be able to “forum shop” depending on whether the nation’s highest court agrees to standardizing lawsuit timelines.
CMS allots $30M for new quality measures
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking skilled nursing facilities and other providers to help develop better quality measures — and the agency is earmarking $30 million to sweeten the...
Thieves hold nursing home employees at gunpoint, steal drugs
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 26, 2019
Employees at one Alabama nursing home received a rude awakening early Wednesday when they were held at gunpoint by two masked intruders.
Skilled nursing pros convene in one place today to tackle industry’s biggest challenges
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 27, 2019
Months of preparations culminate this morning with the arrival of McKnight’s Online Expo. Attendees can earn up to five free CE credits over the next two days.
Business Briefs: November 2018
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 02, 2018
» Extendicare announced the hiring of Michael Guerriere, M.D., as its new president and CEO in September. Prior to taking on the role Oct. 22, he served as board member of the 118-facility Markham, Ontario-based...
January 2019 Business Briefs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 03, 2019
Regional Health Properties in December transferred four skilled nursing facilities in Ohio to a new operator.
Senator wants minimum staff-to-patient ratios as condition of obtaining state nursing home licenses
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 21, 2019
A Kentucky state senator wants to force local nursing homes to establish minimum staff-to-patient ratios as a condition of receiving their operating licenses.