Feds to make it harder for hospitals to reject SNFs’ info requests
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 18, 2018
A new federal rule, long in the works, would make it more difficult for hospitals to block requests for patient information, including from skilled nursing providers.
Feds seeking input on ways to relax HIPAA rules, ease communication with nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 14, 2018
The federal government wants to know whether patient-privacy rules are keeping nursing homes and other providers from better coordination with each other.
Workers at one nursing home to split $85,000 state bonus for quality care
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 14, 2018
Employees at one Buffalo nursing home will share a sizable bonus received as recognition for its high-quality care. The Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Thursday that workers at its Schoellkopf...
Latest NIC data shows ‘surprising’ increase in skilled nursing occupancy
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 13, 2018
New data shows there was an unexpected increase in occupancy at skilled nursing facilities, following up the previous quarter’s record low.
McKnight’s launches ‘Women of Distinction’ awards program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2018
Every facility has at least one woman who is an unsung hero. Now McKnight’s is giving providers a chance to recognize and honor them on a national stage.
Think tank says Labor numbers don’t add up on teen worker rule; providers fire back
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 12, 2018
A New York-based think tank is blasting a proposed law change that nursing home advocates say would help ease the field’s staffing struggles.
CEO Mackey stepping down from troubled Five Star Senior Living
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 11, 2018
The chief executive of struggling Five Star Senior Living is stepping down at the end of the month, the company announced Tuesday afternoon.
MedPAC stiffs skilled nursing again, eyes quick payment system reform
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Experts who advise Congress on Medicare policy are — once again — recommending no pay boost for skilled nursing facilities.
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.
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 6
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 06, 2018
Bankrupt Senior Care Centers late on rent with another landlord … U.S. relies heavily on foreign born workers: Report … CMS faults nursing home for not performing CPR on resident who appeared to have...