Judge affirms decision to revoke license of nursing home where hurricane brought death
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 05, 2018
An administrative law judge is siding with the state of Florida in its decision to revoke the license of the nursing home where 12 seniors died last year.
A closer look at which nursing homes earned bonus payments and penalties from CMS
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 04, 2018
A new Kaiser Health News analysis reveals individual performances after last week’s announcement that only about 27% of the nation’s nursing homes are receiving a bonus payment for reducing hospital...
CMS intensifying nursing home staffing oversight; providers say it won’t help
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 03, 2018
Following national furor over nursing home staffing levels, the federal government says it’s taking new actions to tighten its oversight. Industry advocates, meanwhile, say the changes won’t help.
‘We’re dying a slow death here’: City devising ‘exit strategy’ for possible closure of nursing...
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 03, 2018
The Massachusetts skilled care industry has been beset with problems and it’s been especially evident at one county-owned nursing home.
CMS announces tools to help nursing homes boost employee satisfaction
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 30, 2018
Employee retention is a key concern for the nation’s nursing homes and the federal government has a new smattering of offerings in the works to help providers in that struggle.
CMS drops value-based purchasing data, showing 27% of nursing homes got ‘bonus’ pay
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 29, 2018
The federal government dropped new data into the Nursing Home Compare consumer-focused website on Wednesday, giving facilities their first real chance to see how they measure up against their peers across...
Long-term care financing reform may be on tap for new Congress, aging expert says
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
House Democrats, flush with victory from the midterm elections, may explore financing reform in long-term care, a prominent Forbes columnist said Monday.
City will fine nursing homes that call 911 for non-urgent falls; advocates ‘deeply troubled’
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
In an effort to deter nursing home staff from calling 911 when a resident falls, one Washington city has added a penalty.
CMS unveils new PDPM website, plans Dec. 11 call to prep providers
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 26, 2018
As the rollout of the Patient-Driven Payment Model approaches, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a new website.
CMS launches new initiative attempting to help nursing homes address resident safety concerns
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 21, 2018
The federal government launched a new initiative on Tuesday, aiming to help nursing homes leaders better address patient safety issues in their facilities.