Lawmakers go to bat for providers over backlogged Medicare appeals
By
James M. Berklan
May 22, 2014
Angry lawmakers ripped an overwhelmed Medicare appeals process that has wilted under a tenfold increase in audits recently. Federal officials from two key agencies agreed that the Medicare’s Recovery...
Skilled nursing providers can’t remain independent; integration a ‘must,’ new leadership survey...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
While skilled nursing leaders seemingly have an appetite for risk, they’re not looking to sit at the dinner table alone, according to a new poll.
Nursing home, hospital admissions for Parkinson’s patients on the rise
By
Emily Mongan
Nov 16, 2016
The number of patients with Parkinson’s disease who need long-term skilled nursing care upon hospital discharge is increasing at a “troubling” rate, according to new research out of Ireland.
Most-vulnerable SNF residents likely to become victims of sexual assault, report finds
By
Apr 13, 2017
Skilled nursing facilities need to improve staff training on detecting and managing sexual assault cases in order to protect their most vulnerable residents, a new academic review asserts.
Cost of private nursing home rooms grows to $7,700 per month, Genworth survey shows
By
May 11, 2016
The costs of semi-private and private nursing home rooms continued to climb from last year, insurance provider Genworth Financial said in a report released Tuesday, with a private room costing almost $8,000...
Enjoy the thrill of victory
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2013
Our office has been one joyful place lately. Colleagues are excited, and the collective bliss has had nothing to do with an early start on happy hour.
Smart money: Ancillary services push
By
William C. Fisher
Nov 01, 2012
The senior living industry currently has very favorable supply and demand dynamics. Occupancy is trending higher and financing avenues are opening.
Opinion : Kudos: Expo was ‘creative and time-effective’
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 11, 2007
When I first heard about McKnight’s “Online EXPO,” I was really intrigued. The idea of being able to investigate and navigate through so many vendors without leaving my desk was refreshing....
Kindred shareholders approve sale to Humana
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 06, 2018
Another milestone was reached Thursday on the road to combining two healthcare behemoths, one of them a former skilled nursing giant.
Drug pipelines far from full, report finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 01, 2012
With new and novel medicines launched the last couple of years for diseases such as cancer, hepatitis C virus and multiple sclerosis, one would think that pharmaceutical pipelines are gradually improving....