SNFs to pay $6.9 million to settle kickback, fraud claims
By
Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2017
Four facilities owned by California’s largest nursing home operator have agreed to pay $6.9 million to settle kickback-for-referral allegations, authorities announced Thursday.
CNAs, home health aides in huge demand, but struggles ahead, experts warn
Aug 18, 2011
Certified nursing assistants and home health aides will continue to be in huge demand, but a lack of training and low pay could mean a labor crisis for nursing facilities, home health agencies and even...
FDA approves first biosimilar treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product in March, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
Provider networks up for debate among Catholic bishops
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 12, 2014
Catholic healthcare providers are important players in the increasingly integrated U.S. healthcare system, but now church leaders are considering more stringent guidelines for these partnerships.
Antipsychotic reduction goal attainable, medical expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 29, 2012
Providers still have two months left to achieve a reduction of 15% in off-label use of antipsychotics, a goal that is achievable, a top medical expert says.
Popular diabetes medication linked to heart attack, death
Mar 22, 2011
A new study links the popular diabetes drug Avandia with an increased risk of heart attack and death, which could have a considerable effect on public health, according to researchers.
SEIU protest provides minor sideshow at NIC conference
Sep 12, 2008
While executives were hobnobbing at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry conference Thursday, just across the street seven members of the Service Employees International...
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Mar 01, 2008
We recently admitted a patient who has an open wound on his left foot (bunion area) that is painful, red inflamed and has white hard crystals in the exudate. What is causing this?
AL operators accused of withholding $2M in unpaid overtime, minimum wages
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Four California assisted living operators are facing eight felony charges related to wage theft, tax and insurance violations, according to local reports.
State Medicaid program plans to pay only for drugs that work
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 15, 2018
The state of Michigan’s Medicaid program is launching a new initiative that would pay only for drugs that have proven their efficacy in treating patients.