For many, traveling is as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey, frantic shopping and green bean casserole are. But for one Kentucky nursing home resident, this year’s family gathering was far from...
Medicaid expansion could survive under Senate’s version of ACA repeal bill
By
May 17, 2017
Existing Medicaid expansion could be preserved under a Senate version of the American Health Care Act.
Providers must ramp-up staff competency, fortify partnerships to reduce readmissions, expert says
By
Jul 18, 2017
Providers must take a long look at their staff members’ competencies and how they communicate with acute-care partners to survive amid a regulatory environment that’s constantly ramping up...
4-in-1 flu shot shows promise
By
Dec 06, 2017
A vaccine that combines genes from four strains of influenza may one day serve as a universal flu shot, researchers said in November.
SNF loses Medicare, Medicaid eligibility after not providing enough food to residents
By
Sep 14, 2016
A Missouri nursing home is no longer eligible for federal funding after an inspection this summer found the facility did not provide enough food for its residents, and appears scheduled to close.
Provider to pay $2.14 million after patient data made accessible through Google
By
Oct 20, 2016
A California-based healthcare provider has agreed to pay $2.14 million to settle allegations that it violated HIPAA when protected health information was made publicly accessible through online search...
Let nurses take the wheel
By
Nov 29, 2017
At the end of the day, who’s really making sure a resident’s move to a skilled nursing facility is the right one?
Senate committee kicks off investigation into nursing home emergency preparedness rules
By
Oct 19, 2017
The Senate Finance Committee will be scrutinizing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ upcoming emergency preparedness rules for nursing homes in light of recent hurricanes, committee leaders...
CMS could overhaul therapy pay rules in 2018
By
Oct 18, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent advanced notice of proposed rulemaking could bring a total overhaul of therapy payment rules and be in place as early as October...
Trial begins for CA nursing home investigator suing health department for alleged retaliation
By
Mar 16, 2016
A unique trial involving a California nursing home evaluator suing the state health department has finally begun in San Diego County Court. The surveyor claims she was forced to close nursing home investigations...