Verbal instructions are OK for nursing home arbitration contract, judge rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 23, 2018
A Mississippi judge has struck down one woman’s attempt to take her dispute with a nursing home to trial, arguing the verbal consent for an arbitration agreement was sufficient.
Latest NIC data shows ‘surprising’ increase in skilled nursing occupancy
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 13, 2018
New data shows there was an unexpected increase in occupancy at skilled nursing facilities, following up the previous quarter’s record low.
‘We have to do better’ on infection prevention, CMS official tells LTC nurse managers during...
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Marty Stempniak
Jun 29, 2018
Nursing homes’s new survey routine seems to be going smoothly, about half a year in, but infection prevention problems continue to plague the field.
Trump budget proposal takes big whack at Medicaid and Medicare
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 12, 2019
President Trump is proposing drastic cuts to nursing homes’ biggest payer source that could amount to more than $1 trillion over the next decade.
Delaware SNF for kids takes residents on ‘most magical’ journeys
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 15, 2018
This is not about an average trip to Disney World. It’s going to require around 36 staffers, including two physicians and an FBI agent, and will probably cost about $170,000.
CMS chief stresses need to improve care for dual-eligible population: Inefficiencies are ‘unacceptable’
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 28, 2018
The status quo is “unacceptable” when dealing with dual eligibles, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Thursday.
LeadingAge reports recommend foreign-born talent as possible solution to staffing crisis
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 23, 2018
As the long-term care field continues to struggle to find talent, looking overseas could be one solution to filling nursing home hiring gaps, according to new research.
CMS updates providers on changes coming down the pipeline soon
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 06, 2018
Staffing data for Payroll-Based Journal must be submitted by August 14, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials reminded providers last week.
CMS announces tools to help nursing homes boost employee satisfaction
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 30, 2018
Employee retention is a key concern for the nation’s nursing homes and the federal government has a new smattering of offerings in the works to help providers in that struggle.
State Medicaid program plans to pay only for drugs that work
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 15, 2018
The state of Michigan’s Medicaid program is launching a new initiative that would pay only for drugs that have proven their efficacy in treating patients.