Large nonprofits outperforming smaller organizations on EHR adoption
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Jul 21, 2017
More nonprofit senior living and care providers with multiple properties are adopting electronic health records than smaller nonprofit organizations, according to the results of a recent LeadingAge survey.
Lawmakers warn that HHS restricting their communications with Congress could hamper fraud, abuse investigations
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May 11, 2017
Republican lawmakers are expressing concerns that a recent memo issued to Department of Health and Human Services employees may hinder communication between HHS staffers and Congress.
Group urges Congress to dump ‘unfair’ union persuader rule
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May 13, 2016
A recently passed labor rule aimed at making employers’ disclose their use of anti-union “persuaders” is “unfair and unlawful” and should be nullified, a leading labor coalition...
CCRC ratings outlook is stable
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Nov 05, 2015
It will be smooth sailing for continuing care retirement communities for the end of this year and through 2016, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings.
U.S. Supreme Court will review Kindred arbitration case
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Oct 31, 2016
A case involving the validity of arbitration agreements used in Kindred Healthcare facilities will get its day before the U.S. Supreme Court, according to a memo released Friday.
TODAY’S THE DAY: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo is back
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Sep 22, 2016
The fourth annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo takes place today, with educational sessions kicking off at 11 a.m. ET.
DOL releases final rule requiring employers to disclose anti-union activity
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Mar 25, 2016
Employers will be required to report any anti-union and collective bargaining activity to employees under the final version of a “persuader” rule issued by the Department of Labor on Thursday.
Readmissions, capital sessions conclude McKnight’s Online Expo today
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Mar 30, 2016
The tenth annual McKnight’s Online Expo concludes today with sessions on reducing readmissions and taking advantage of capital sources.
One in five SNF residents experience abuse from other residents, study finds
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Jun 15, 2016
At least one in five seniors living in nursing homes has experienced some sort of resident-on-resident abuse, a new study finds.
Podiatrists face up to 10 years in prison for LTC fraud
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Dec 05, 2017
Two Florida podiatrists pleaded guilty last week to allegations that they defrauded Medicare while providing services to long-term care residents.