LGBT Americans worry about getting into, living in long-term care
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 09, 2018
More than 1 million Americans already over 65 identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, but many in the generation behind them worry that now widely-accepted label may still make it difficult to find...
Provider’s payout in whistleblower billing fraud case approaches $60 million
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 30, 2018
A New York provider serving elderly and disabled Medicaid beneficiaries has reached a $10.3 million settlement in a state and federal case over long-term care payments.
Court grants rehab provider relief while awaiting Medicare appeals
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 29, 2018
A federal court has ruled a healthcare provider can sue to prevent a Medicare contractor from “clawing back” millions of dollars in suspected overpayment, a move that might otherwise send the...
Kindred wins court battle as voting starts today on sale to Humana, equity partners
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 29, 2018
A Delaware court has ruled in Kindred Healthcare’s favor, rejecting a lawsuit by a large shareholder on the eve of a scheduled vote on the company’s three-way sale.
CMS creating infection control course for Final Rule compliance
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 27, 2018
A new, multi-day course is being designed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid to help nursing homes prepare for an infection preventionist requirement included in the revised Final Rules of participation.
Shooters and spenders: Online expo concludes today
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 15, 2018
Day Two of the 2018 McKnight’s Online Expo starts at 11:30 a.m. ET with a critical conversation about moving emergency preparation beyond fire drills to cover active shooters and other crises.
Per-bed SNF price plummets in 2017; NIC’s cross-sector collaboration to support industry
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2018
After setting records for five straight years, the average price per-bed for skilled nursing facilities plunged 18% in 2017, according to acquisition data published by Irving Levin Associates Wednesday.
Senate Democrats ask HHS to restore some nursing home regulations
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 22, 2018
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Department of Health and Human Services to reverse its stance on rolling back nursing home regulations.
Supreme Court weighing limits on privacy-breach lawsuits
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 20, 2018
In an announcement expected today, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether to accept a case that could narrow how “harm” is defined in data-breach cases.
Argentum conference will highlight innovative practices that span industries
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 14, 2018
Featuring a main stage with eight speakers, this year’s Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference will feature leading experts on workforce development, gerontology, resident programming, branding,...