SNFs to pay $3 million to settle first of a kind ambulance swapping case
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Dec 02, 2015
A Texas skilled nursing facility operator will pay $3 million to settle allegations that it received kickbacks from ambulance companies, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Workaholics could face stroke risks similar to smokers
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Aug 21, 2015
Workers who toil excessive overtime hours could be increasing their risk of stroke by as much as one-third, new research shows.
Skilled care sector could thrive if GOP, Dems split in November elections, chief lobbyist says
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 10, 2018
SAN DIEGO — It’s likely the November election will end in a split, with Democrats taking the House and Republicans holding onto the Senate, and that outcome could prove ideal for the nursing home field.
Profile: On the side of seniors
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2014
For those who work with Medicare beneficiaries, Judith Stein is a well-known powerhouse. Since founding the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 1986, she’s led numerous major cases involving Medicare...
Profile: Karen Schoeneman – No ordinary bureaucrat
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Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2010
Karen Schoeneman, Deputy Director, Nursing Homes Division, CMS
Profile: Susan Hildebrandt
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
When Susan Hildebrandt discusses the challenges facing many working parents in the long-term care workforce, empathy comes up a lot.
Recouping missed payments critical to maintaining financial stability, experts say
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Elizabeth Newman
May 02, 2014
Even mission-driven long-term care providers have to be more assertive in recouping late payments from residents or their families, two legal experts said Thursday.
Buddy the rabbit jumps into another year at Colorado nursing home
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Foster Stubbs
Feb 08, 2023
To paraphrase Elmer Fudd, it’s “wabbit” season at Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village. But the only hunt involved is the hunt for a good birthday gift. Buddy, the community’s “therapy”...
How to do it … Mortgage financing 2018
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John Hall
May 08, 2018
The biggest surge in commercial mortgage debt in 10 years was waning. Census rates fell and public debt lenders hibernated. Early tax reform talk made many owner-operators skittish. Overreacting? Perhaps...
Profile: Starting a revolution–Paul Klaassen, CEO, Sunrise Senior Living
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Julie Williamson
Aug 08, 2005
Paul Klaassen has never been one to be easily dissuaded. Tell him something can’t be done and he’ll likely challenge that assumption with a thought-provoking discussion that ultimately begs...