Medical records service pays $100K for HIPAA breach affecting 3.5 million people
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2019
A healthcare company that had not conducted a comprehensive risk analysis prior to a HIPAA breach will pay $100,000, the federal government said Thursday.
New CMS chief stirs provider anticipation
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Apr 05, 2017
Long-term care provider groups were complimentary of Seema Verma following her mid-March confirmation as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Oxford Finance LLC provides $14.5M in financing to JAG Healthcare
Oct 01, 2013
Oxford Finance LLC has closed a $13 million senior secured term loan and $1.5 million revolving lined of credit to Ohio-based JAG Healthcare. The money will be used to acquire six skilled nursing facilities...
New MedPAC recommendations ‘right on target,’ Minnix says
Jun 17, 2008
MedPAC’s recent recommendations to revise the payment system for skilled nursing facilities drew praise Monday from the head of the largest nonprofit association for long-term care providers.
Magical moments
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 25, 2017
I am not sure we can create magical days for everyone in our long-term care facilities (though I have seen downright miracles for some short-term rehab patients!). But I do think we can create magical...
Sunrise’s Klaassen steps down as CEO
Jul 18, 2008
After more than 25 years at the helm of one of the nation’s largest senior living providers, Paul Klaassen announced Wednesday night he would step down from his role as CEO of Sunrise Senior Living...
Butler County hires Poole as new administrator for cash-strapped nursing home
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 24, 2019
Commissioners in Butler County, OH, have hired Chamika Poole, RN, as administrator for their cash-strapped public nursing home. Poole was slated to start Sept. 23 at annual salary of $89,833. Poole has...
Key House leader eyes Medigap expansion for long-term care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2019
The chair of the House Ways and Means Committee would consider allowing popular Medigap insurance plans to offer long-term care provisions for seniors.
FDA approves Parkinson’s drug
May 03, 2016
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Nuplazid (pimavanserin) tablets last week as the first approved drug to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with psychosis experienced by some people...
Graham begins at Lancaster Pollard
May 16, 2014
Lancaster Pollard has hired Stephen F. Graham as managing director of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions services. Graham will lead a national effort to expand the firm’s sell-side and buy-side...