Troubled skilled nursing, long-term care operator files for bankruptcy, saddled with $565M in debt
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 07, 2018
A struggling skilled nursing provider recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, unable to overcome declining reimbursement and more than $500 million in unpaid bills.
Study cautions SNFs and other stakeholders: Readmissions more likely with for-profit hospitals
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 20, 2018
Patients receiving care at a for-profit hospital are much more likely to be readmitted to that institution than if they received care elsewhere, a new study finds.
FDA issues new recommendations on feeding tube use
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 12, 2018
Providers should take extra precautions when using feeding tubes, according to new guidance from the Food and Drug Administration.
AHCA members have decreased antipsychotic use by more than 37%
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 03, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities have achieved sizable decreases in the use of antipsychotics in the past seven years, the American Health Care Association announced Tuesday.
2018 elections could have big implications for nursing homes’ biggest source of funding, experts say
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 20, 2018
Voters heading to the polls this fall could have a huge hand in the future funding for the skilled nursing industry.
Learn about avoiding email hacks and other cyber problems at Online Expo
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 13, 2018
Ohio Living announced last week that it discovered an unauthorized third-party gained access to its employee email accounts. It’s a good reminder for providers to examine their systems for email, records...
LTC analysts give 6 survival strategies for skilled nursing
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
An investment firm with vast expertise in long-term care is recommending six strategies that nursing homes can pursue to battle shrinking margins.
A Day in the Life: Pre-teen raises $100,000 for SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
An Arkansas 11-year-old has raised almost $100,000 to help nursing home residents, drawing a national spotlight in the process.
Deadlines fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The early deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is Friday.
State may slash education rules for nursing home administrators and even they cry ‘foul’
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 14, 2018
The state of Pennsylvania is considering easing education requirements for nursing home leaders, despite opposition from both providers and patients.