Obama rolls up sleeves in an effort to win over wary public
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
President Obama returned to campaign trail mode in recent weeks, seeking to clarify aspects of healthcare reform legislation and boost waning public support.
Providers: Congress ‘wastes’ another chance at liability reform
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 08, 2004
The routine is getting well practiced: Members of the U.S. Senate propose reform to medical liability laws, and others vote to block it from advancing. The most recent example came Wednesday, when a 49-48...
Esformes found guilty of 20 charges, including money laundering, paying kickbacks
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 05, 2019
In a case that’s grabbed the attention of industry watchers across the country, Philip Esformes was found guilty this morning of perpetrating an elaborate fraud scheme through his former empire of nursing...
SNF margins cut in half, Alliance report says
By
McKnight's Staff
May 31, 2013
With income margins decimated by Medicare and Medicaid cuts and access to capital strangled, skilled nursing facilities will be unable to care for the nation’s booming senior population unless changes...
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from former nursing home mogul Esformes
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 12, 2023
The US Supreme court has rejected the appeal of Phillip Esformes, clearing the path for his continued prosecution on six counts related to a massive nursing home fraud scheme.
60 Seconds with…
Oct 01, 2009
Howard Gleckman, Senior Research Associate The Urban Institute
Recruitment companies form partnerships
Jan 18, 2017
JobFindah Network and Vikus Corporation announced a partnership that lets clients have access to each other’s platforms.
Nursing homes want more from McCain long-term care reform plan
May 14, 2008
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain must create a broader reform plan that includes “increased comprehensive coverage for America’s long-term and post-acute care systems,”...
ACOs must focus on delivery form, hospital association says
Nov 22, 2010
The American Hospital Association recently stressed the importance of delivery reform when it comes to implementing accountable care organizations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
First national LTC group endorses nationwide end-of-life care form
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 06, 2020
The first national organization to officially endorse the adoption of a national Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form has emerged.