Nebraska Supreme Court rules for plaintiff in nursing home arbitration case
Oct 23, 2009
The son of a nursing home resident who allegedly was injured because of negligence did not have the authority to sign a voluntary arbitration agreement on her behalf. As a result, he was not bound by the...
House passes bill exempting certain healthcare facilities from ‘red flags’ rule
Oct 22, 2009
The U.S. House of Representatives this week voted unanimously–400-0–to pass legislation that would exempt certain healthcare facilities from the “red flags” rule.
CBO: Malpractice reform would result in billions in savings over next decade
Oct 14, 2009
The government could save as much as $54 billion over 10 years by enacting medical malpractice reforms, according to a recently released analysis from the Congressional Budget Office.
New law imposes stricter transparency requirements on California nursing homes
Oct 14, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed into law a bill that increases transparency requirements for nursing homes in California.
Senate Finance Committee passes pivotal healthcare reform bill
Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-9 Tuesday to pass America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009. The committee’s approval marks a critical turning point for Congress in its attempt to pass comprehensive...
McKnight’s Newsmaker Video: GAO report actually suggests there are fewer poor performing nursing...
Oct 13, 2009
A report recently released by the Government Accountability Office criticizes the methodology that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services uses in identifying Special Focus Facilities, or poor performing...
Identity theft, lack of regulation spur home health group to require employee background checks
Oct 05, 2009
Amid growing concerns over safety, the Michigan Home Health Agency is developing plans to require staff qualifications, training and criminal background checks for all home-health providers in Michigan,...
Obama announces $25 million in malpractice reform grants
Sep 21, 2009
President Obama last Thursday authorized $25 million for pilot programs to investigate tort reform options.
CNAs urge Congress to reconsider Medicare cuts
Sep 21, 2009
Members of a national association of nursing home certified nurse aides called on Congress last week to reconsider cutting billions of dollars in Medicare payments to nursing homes.
Editors’ Blog: Saving the market basket
Sep 17, 2009
The pivotal Senate Finance Committee healthcare reform bill would not cut the annual Medicare cost-of-living increase to nursing homes. That is reason enough to cheer the bill.