Major REITs want out of the nursing home sector: report
By
McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2013
Prominent real estate investment trusts are worried about the fiscal challenges facing skilled nursing homes, and some are looking to get out of the sector, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Manor Care going private in mammoth $6.3 billion deal
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Continuing a trend among major long-term care players, Manor Care Inc. has opted to sell itself to a privately held company.
Providers push back against report that ‘unfairly and inaccurately’ criticized operators’ lobbyists...
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2020
The nation’s largest nursing home association is pushing back after a major national media outlet criticized the long-term care industry’s lobbying efforts aimed at helping providers survive the public...
Sabra’s Matros: ‘No qualms’ about Signature and possible bankruptcy proceedings
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Nov 03, 2017
The CEO and chairman of Sabra Health Care REIT, Rick Matros, said Thursday he would have no issue with going through bankruptcy proceedings for tenant Signature Healthcare as a way to “cleanse”...
Ruling may limit arbitration agreements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
Nursing homes cannot use arbitration agreements to combat lawsuits related to residents’ care, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has ruled.
IRS aims to collect from ex-LTC executive
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2012
The Internal Revenue Service is attempting to recoup $8 million from a convicted former Rhode Island nursing home executive, signaling a warning to providers that they can be held liable for misdeeds.
Brinton Manor joins club
By
Jill Gilbert
Jul 01, 2008
Brinton Manor of Glen Mills, PA, knows how to maintain close ties to the community. This forward-thinking facility has teamed with global service organization Kiwanis International, which focuses on humanitarian...
Profile — In his own words: Larry Lane, VP, Govt. Relations, Genesis HealthCare
By
John Andrews
Mar 11, 2006
Those who have spent an appreciable amount of time in long-term care probably have had occasion to speak with Larry Lane. And that means encountering Lane’s unique vocabulary.
Justice Department to providers: Help us and we’ll decrease False Claims awards
By
Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
The Department of Justice has issued new guidance on how nursing facilities can obtain greater leniency in cases where they are accused of violating the False Claims Act.
AHCA, LeadingAge set goal of 75% staff vaccination before July
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 26, 2021
Three-quarters of all nursing home workers would be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by summertime if an initiative launched Thursday by the nation’s top two provider groups proves successful.