Nursing home lawsuit penalties capped at 500 dollars
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 19, 2020
Compensation for residents who sue California nursing homes for rights violations are being capped at $500 per lawsuit following a ruling by the state’s Supreme Court.
Omega Healthcare executives expect operator performance to be “significantly affected” for the foreseeable future after reporting an 8% decline in overall occupancy since February. Meanwhile, Sabra...
Proposed 9% cut to therapy ‘potentially devastating’
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Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2020
A proposal to cut 9% from Medicare payments for physical and occupational therapy under the federal government’s Proposed Physician Fee Schedule Rule for 2021 could potentially have a “devastating...
‘The system failed’: Experts lay plans for reforming long-term care after pandemic
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Danielle Brown
Aug 04, 2020
Now is the opportunity for providers, policymakers and other stakeholders to aggressively reform the long-term services and supports system after its underlying weaknesses were exposed under pandemic conditions,...
Antipsychotic misuse citations down 22%; drugs given 10 times too often: House report
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 29, 2020
Skilled nursing providers have received far fewer citations for antipsychotic misuse under the Trump administration, according to authors of a report released Monday by Democrats on the House Ways and...
Providers call on state to double emergency beds, increase funding for COVID-19 response
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Danielle Brown
Jul 20, 2020
Connecticut long-term care providers are calling on officials to develop as many as 1,200 additional emergency beds and increase Medicaid funding to prepare for a second wave of coronavirus cases in the...
First national LTC group endorses nationwide end-of-life care form
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 06, 2020
The first national organization to officially endorse the adoption of a national Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form has emerged.
Meet Sarah Randolph, Rising Star honoree
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 06, 2020
The effect Sarah Randolph has had on Bridge Haven Memory Care since starting as executive director seven years ago is undeniable. Not only has the community grown from serving just eight individuals to...
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Jul 06, 2020
Kindred Healthcare gets court win, can collect Medicare debts … Pay rule could include permanent telehealth provisions … Wrongful death lawsuit filed against nursing home after worker’s COVID-19...
‘Strike force’ helps SNFs
Jul 03, 2020
Texas — The state has formed a “strike force” to help assess and combat the coronavirus crisis in its more than 1,200 nursing homes.