State’s new elder abuse training program adds another layer of oversight to LTC facilities
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 17, 2023
A new law enforcement program will train officers and prosecutors to identify and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or misconduct, increasing the scrutiny of Michigan’s nursing homes.
PharMerica neglected to tell consumers about data breach for 2 months: lawsuit
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 19, 2023
One of the largest US pharmacy companies serving nursing homes failed to notify consumers of a data breach for more than two months, a class-action lawsuit claims.
Jamie Dlatt joined Legacy Healthcare in September 2008 as a facility administrator and quickly rose through the ranks to roles such as chief compliance officer and vice president of operations before strutting...
With every SNF already under scrutiny, federal task force aims to cut healthcare spending, eliminate...
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 30, 2023
A new task force from the US House Budget Committee will look at how to reduce healthcare spending, including ways to modernize healthcare and support access to care.
Rising focus on False Claims puts skilled nursing providers in crosshairs, attorneys warn
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 09, 2023
Nursing homes looking to protect themselves from False Claim Act investigations should maintain at least a 3-star rating and ensure they don’t delay discharges to get extra reimbursement, a panel...
AHCA warns White House about ‘one-size-fits all’ staffing mandate, offers 4-point plan of its own
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 25, 2023
The nation’s largest nursing home association stung the administration with its own words Monday when it sent the White House another letter arguing against a planned federal nursing home staffing mandate.
More states increasing scrutiny of healthcare transactions, with skilled nursing targeted
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 15, 2023
California’s new proposed rules on health entity transactions are aimed at addressing rising medical costs but legal experts say the measures could chase away investors due to the public disclosure requirements.
Law eliminates staffing ‘hostage situations’ for state’s nursing homes
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 17, 2023
The “hostage situations” where nursing homes learn at the last minute that a staffing agency has double-booked a worker are nearing an end in New Hampshire.
Providers hail immigration bill that seeks to reissue visas to healthcare pros
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Nov 06, 2023
Providers are praising federal lawmakers who are trying again to push through immigration reform that would allow officials to recapture unused visas and reprocess them for nurses and other healthcare...
Social isolation linked to higher likelihood of nursing home admission: study
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 25, 2023
Isolation among seniors can increase the chances of admission to nursing homes, and programs to increase their socialization could reduce healthcare spending, new research shows.