Administrator invites residents to be a part of her wedding day
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
The bonds formed between providers and patients can sometimes feel like family. An administrator of a Georgia skilled nursing facility took that to an entirely new level by having residents be a part of...
Providers gear up to confront CMS regarding 8% Medicare Part B therapy cuts
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Danielle Brown
Jan 28, 2020
Providers are preparing for the next phase of a lobbying effort after they plan to send a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week asking the agency to explain its proposed 8% cut...
Aide’s photo of resident didn’t violate health records law, court rules
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Danielle Brown
Jan 28, 2020
Nursing home providers, take note: A court this week determined that a Minnesota senior living facility was not in violation of a state health records law after a nurse’s aide used a photograph of a...
Supreme Court OKs rule that could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services, jobs
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Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, will allow the Trump administration to begin enforcing a rule that allows the government to base green card decisions on whether an immigrant could later be seen...
New analysis of vastly different Dem long-term care plans details which could be the most promising
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Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s proposal for a public long-term care insurance program could be a promising solution for seniors, according to one prominent expert on Monday. Others...
State’s proposed False Claims Act called an ‘attack’ on providers
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
A proposal to enact a state False Claims Act in Pennsylvania is being described as another “attack on [the state’s] nursing home providers” by industry advocates.
1 day away: Nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
The good news is you still have a little more than a day to enter if you haven’t submitted your nominations for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Number of ACOs taking on risks doubles, Verma says
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
The federal government is again touting the success of accountable care organizations after newly-released figures pointed to another strong showing.
Just 2 days away: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards looms
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Time has almost run out. The final nomination deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is nearly here.
Nomination deadline extended for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
The nomination deadline for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been extended a week.