Senator blasts move to ‘weaken’ nursing home emergency prep measures
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 21, 2018
The ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on Monday blasted a proposal from the Trump Administration to ease requirements that nursing homes must meet to prepare for emergencies.
Hospital closes, city will keep ownership of 28 nursing homes anyway, hoping to cash in
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 21, 2018
A small town in Oklahoma will forge ahead with its plan to own 28 nursing homes, even though the hospital it intended to pump up through the acquisitions has closed.
Senior care nurses welcome new legislation that addresses violence in the workplace
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 20, 2018
Nurses working in the long-term care field are pleased to see a proposed rule that aims to address violence that can occur in the workplace.
Senators express ‘profound concern’ over VA nursing home care
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 20, 2018
Two U.S. Senators are demanding information following another scathing report that alleges substandard care at a veterans’ nursing home.
SNFs lose $1 billion in reimbursement due to ‘corrective’ actions
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 19, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services trimmed reimbursements to skilled nursing facilities by about $1 billion last year, due to what the agency described as actions that would “reduce payment...
White House considering rule that would cut red tape for nursing homes: Report
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 19, 2018
The White House Office of Management and Budget is reportedly reviewing a new rule that aims to ease administrative burdens in nursing homes.
Kentucky high court strikes down medical review panels, paving way for malpractice suits against SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 19, 2018
The Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a law last week that required medical practice lawsuits to first pass muster before a medical review panel.
Veterans ‘demand action’ to improve care at VA nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 16, 2018
Two veterans’ groups are demanding changes at VA nursing homes, following a new report that indicated major problems persist.
Deadline looms to comment on relaxation of emergency prep rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 16, 2018
Providers may be eager for a federal changes that would ease up on emergency preparation regulations, but patient advocates warned of fallout that may include putting residents at risk.
Feds curious whether HIPAA is impeding care coordination for SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 16, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking if patient privacy laws are preventing coordination among nursing homes and other providers.