Supreme Court declines to hear Kindred arbitration case for the second time
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 11, 2018
A dispute between over a Kindred arbitration case has likely come to the end of the road, with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to review the case for a second round.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 11
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 11, 2018
AHCA elects new board of governors … CMS releases fourth year of SNF utilization and payment data … Bundled payment efforts lost close to $300M, new report says … Nursing home worker fired for stealing...
Proposed new fines would have ‘chilling effect’ on nursing home staff, AHCA exec warns
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2018
Industry leaders blasted a newly proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulation that would allow civil money penalties of up to $200,000 against skilled nursing home staff who fail to report...
Nurse leaders told to develop staff competency plan to meet federal requirements
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2018
Knowledge should not be confused with competency when assessing skilled nursing staff, a nursing expert warned Tuesday.
AHCA chief Parkinson: This is our ‘toughest time,’ offers tips to turn the tide
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 09, 2018
SAN DIEGO — The head of the largest long-term and senior care trade group didn’t sugarcoat the current state of affairs Monday. In his 25 years in the field, this might be the most challenging climate...
Worker-friendly immigration reform could be on the table after November elections
By
John O'Connor
Oct 09, 2018
SAN DIEGO — Is it possible President Trump will work with lawmakers to improve employment options for immigrants? This seemingly unlikely scenario could actually play out after the November elections,...
There’s hope for better-performing SNFs that embrace change, but signs are ominous for continued poor-performers,...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 08, 2018
A new snapshot of the skilled nursing industry finds that operators with a good track record should have abundant opportunities, as long as they embrace and engage in changes in the market.
Nursing home’s own contract language trips up effort to enforce unsigned arbitration agreement, judge...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 08, 2018
A Kentucky judge is siding with one resident’s family in a dispute over whether an unsigned arbitration agreement is valid.
Opioid legislation goes to president after Senate passage; LeadingAge applauds
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 05, 2018
Long-term care advocates are applauding sweeping legislation passed by the Senate and Congress this week that aims to address the nation’s deadly opioid epidemic.
LTC provider helps employees with housing to boost recruiting efforts
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 05, 2018
Not every nursing home wants to become its employees’ landlord, but a Canadian facility is branching out in an effort to boost recruitment.