SNFs lose appeal in Medicaid case that lessens reimbursements
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Dec 16, 2016
A group of Pennsylvania nursing homes lost their court battle this week over an amendment to their state’s Medicaid plan that cut their reimbursements.
Journey of Heroes deserves showing, not telling
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Gary Tetz
Dec 15, 2016
Every year about this time, I tell you eagerly and often weepily about “The Trip.” The one where 12 veterans, many of them from World War II and living in long-term care, get to hop on a plane...
Sports memorabilia — the next Alzheimer’s aid?
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James M. Berklan
Dec 15, 2016
“Take me back to the ballgame.” It’s not my line, nor Riverdale’s, though we both wish it was.
New state law would require anti-abortion messaging in nursing home bathrooms
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Dec 14, 2016
Oklahoma nursing homes will be required to post anti-abortion signs in their public bathrooms by 2018 under a new law.
Nurse Strom and the comment section conundrum
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Dec 13, 2016
It’s very fitting, and not at all surprising to me, that a story on social media comments has stirred up some of most intense reader response I’ve seen on this site in a while.
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.
Your most important staffing challenge? It’s probably not what you think
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John O'Connor
Dec 12, 2016
If you’re focusing on the so-called worker bees in your organization, you’re ignoring a larger challenge: the importance of finding the best future leaders.
Three stars will be the new one star
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Betsy Rust
Dec 07, 2016
Nursing home operators call it low occupancy. Medicare insiders call it a declining census. Economists call it excess capacity.
Court won’t seal False Claims suit against RehabCare, despite whistleblower’s fear of retaliation
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Dec 07, 2016
A whistleblower’s fear of retaliation isn’t sufficient to justify sealing her False Claims Act lawsuit filed against RehabCare Group Inc., a judge ruled on Friday.
Genesis: SNF selloff to trim rent outlays by $10.5 million
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Dec 06, 2016
Genesis HealthCare expects to save $10.5 million in rent payments following the sale of 92 skilled nursing facilities previously leased by its biggest landlord, the long-term care giant announced in early...