Genesis leads in new analysis of nursing home chains
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 26, 2018
Eight of the top 10 top nursing home operators are based in the states of New York and Pennsylvania, with Genesis continuing to command the market, according to a new analysis of the nation’s nursing...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 24
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 24, 2018
LeadingAge launches new Center for Managed Care Solutions & Innovations … Study finds common use of antipsychotics ineffective for delirium … Administrator apologizes for not immediately informing...
Provider honors employee commitment with giant checks
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 24, 2018
An Illinois provider is taking a page from Publishers Clearing House to honor loyal employees.
AHCA’s Parkinson blasts study on end-of-life rehab in ‘The Hill’ op-ed
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 22, 2018
The chief of the leading long-term care association is slamming a new study on high-intensity rehab performed on nursing home residents at the end of their life.
Economist sees ‘extraordinary’ mess with Medicare, Medicaid programs
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James M. Berklan
Oct 19, 2018
CHICAGO — Entitlement reform is sorely needed for programs such as top long-term care funders Medicare and Medicaid, a leading economist said Thursday. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s former Director...
Safety agency launches program to help skilled nursing, other professions address workplace injuries
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 19, 2018
Nursing assistant is one of the more dangerous professions, but a government safety agency hopes to change that.
Long-term care institute compiling ‘No Brainers’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2018
A leading long-term care institute is asking long-term care professionals to send in examples of “no brainer” regulations or practices that should be changed or eradicated for the betterment of resident...
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.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 18
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
Jury convicts ex-nursing home employees of misdemeanors in alarm-fatigue death … Hospital association urges CMS to expand access to SNF 3-day waiver … One-third of informal LTC givers neglecting own...
6% increase in liability claims expected for skilled nursing next year
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
Nursing homes should expect to see a 6% increase in liability claims next year, which, for a 100-bed facility would total about $241,000 in expenses, after the uptick.