Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) called on federal regulators to step up oversight of bed rail regulations. The congressman spoke out in the aftermath of a tough investigation into bed rail entrapment.
No forgiveness for MDS errors?
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2011
Providers who aren’t completely up to speed in understanding new MDS 3.0 requirements could be in for a very rude awakening, according to a well-known expert on payment and assessment systems.
Immigration order ‘chilling,’ groups say
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Mar 05, 2017
President Donald Trump’s executive order in January aimed at curtailing immigration raised red flags for at least two medical associations specializing in eldercare.
Problems still hanging over feds’ Five-Star rating system
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
It’s hard for members of the long-term care community to pinpoint anything positive about the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Settlements in four DOJ investigations to cost Genesis $52.7 million
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Genesis Healthcare will pay $52.7 million under an agreement to settle four separate Department of Justice investigations, the nation’s largest long-term care company said.
GOP health bill gets tougher on Medicaid
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
It was unclear at press time whether Senate Republicans could reach 50 votes needed for passage of a controversial healthcare bill that would involve deep long-term cuts to Medicaid.
Delve into hot topics at the 2014 Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo brings national experts, continuing education credits, vendor booths and more straight to your desktop, or wherever you connect to the Internet
Salaries increase for DONs, administrators
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2007
Good nursing leaders are a hot commodity – at least if the most recently compiled salary findings are to be believed.
Transitions and quality command center stage as experts examine post-acute care’s future
By
John Hall
Jul 06, 2017
Few will dispute the value of ensuring patients are optimally treated and attended to as they move across care settings.
A ‘super’ approach to care
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Recent regulatory and reimbursement changes led Symphony Post Acute Care Network to develop a “Super SNF” care model.