OIG to audit nursing homes’ use of related parties
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2022
A federal watchdog plans to audit nursing homes’ use of related parties, and the results could ultimately lead to even more oversight for the already highly regulated sector.
CarePort enables safe transitions during COVID-19 outbreak
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
CarePort Health, an Allscripts subsidiary connecting 1,000 hospitals with 180,000 post-acute providers, is launching a COVID-19 Transitions of Care Hub. The new resource allows providers to share what...
REIT tax benefits questioned as influence over nursing homes rises
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 03, 2022
Tax policies meant to benefit real estate investment trusts as “passive investors” in nursing homes should be reviewed with an eye toward their active operational influences, say economists...
Patcraft’s modular tiles get Organic Interruption
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 26, 2020
Commercial flooring manufacturer Patcraft has launched Organic Interruption, a modular flooring collection inspired by the interaction between nature and man-made structure. The 18” x 36” carpet tiles...
To foster DEI growth, seek more worker input: LTC expert
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Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2022
The continued evolution and growth of diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] initiatives is one way long-term care providers can retain employees in a tight labor market, a nurse and attorney with more...
Patcraft debuts non-woven composite flooring
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 07, 2020
Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has launched its first non-woven composite flooring collection, Dichroic. The collection incorporates the warmth of soft surface and the durability...
BREAKING: CMS increases oversight of nursing home survey process and expands nursing home visitation...
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Kimberly Marselas
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2021
Nursing homes should allow visitation for residents “at all times,” while state surveyors received steps on how to address a backlog of complaint and recertification surveys under two separate memos...
Skilled nursing recovery hangs in the balance as life with COVID takes shape
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
As U.S. skilled nursing providers approach the two-year anniversary of COVID-19’s deadly beginnings, they’re looking for a fresh start. But will they be able to find it in a year during which any major...
Skilled nursing recovery hangs in the balance as life with COVID takes shape
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 01, 2022
An unrelenting virus will shape the year ahead, but staffing shortages, state and federal legislation and technology also could lead to much-needed new opportunities for the skilled nursing sector.
Watchdog pressures HHS to give timeline on remaining relief funding
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 20, 2021
The federal government’s top watchdog is calling for better communication about the distribution of coronavirus relief funds, criticizing the Department of Health and Human Services for not having a...