Bill would require more emergency prep in nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 03, 2018
A new bill seeks to bolster emergency preparedness at the nation’s nursing homes, even as the Trump administration backs away from some non-compliance penalties.
Nursing home operators’ self-dealings criticized in national report
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 03, 2018
A highly critical analysis finds nearly three-quarters of U.S. nursing homes are involved in “related party transactions,” often funneling money to sister companies while claiming to be cash-strapped...
Senior care providers get new cyber security guidance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 03, 2018
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has developed new research aimed at helping senior healthcare providers better understand cybersecurity threats and mitigate risks.
New overtime payment rule closer to reality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 20, 2017
A new overtime rule could hit employers as soon as next October, the U.S. Department of Labor announced in its fall regulatory agenda.
LTC advocates, providers decry death of net neutrality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 18, 2017
Last week’s vote could threaten provider and senior access to critical telemedicine tools
Nursing homes inflating self-assessments to improve Five-Star ratings, study claims
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 14, 2017
Investigators from the University of Connecticut report that at least 6% of nursing homes inflate their self-reported measures — “most often the larger and for-profit facilities that stand to gain...
Nursing home LPN charged with raping two residents calls actions consensual
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Dec 08, 2017
A Massachusetts man has been charged with raping two residents of a skilled nursing facility where he worked as a licensed practical nurse, according to local reports. The man is claiming he had consensual...
60 Seconds With … Robert Espinoza
Dec 06, 2017
A recent PHI study examined racial and gender disparities in the direct care workforce. What was the most surprising finding to you?
LeadingAge board chair about to kick off new era
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 06, 2017
Several thousand LeadingAge members got their first look at new board chairman Steve Fleming recently, and if initial reactions are any indication, it’s going to be a wonderful relationship.
Break ups can be hard
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
Making the switch to a new EHR vendor requires research, resources and resolve