Federal judge orders the return of $90 million in Medicaid credits
By
John Hall
Feb 18, 2015
The state of Georgia may be the mouse that roared after convincing a federal court last week to force the government to return a bungled $90 million credit, even after ruling Health & Human Services had...
States: More federal help needed in compounding pharmacy oversight
Dec 26, 2012
Brought together by the recent outbreak of fungal meningitis, state regulators sought action from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to regulate compounding pharmacies. The requests came in a Dec. 19...
Seeking sprinkler support
Sep 21, 2004
In the wake of deadly tragedies and tougher policies, providers
and advocates are on a quest for fire-fighting funding.
Long-term care leaders support passage of budget deal
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 12, 2013
Prominent long-term care provider associations registered support for a bipartisan budget deal being considered by Congress this week, despite the fact that it would extend a period of reduced Medicare...
Court: Private parties can’t sue SNFs to release documents
By
Jul 22, 2016
Nursing homes can’t be sued by private parties looking to access the facilities’ documents, a state high court has ruled.
DOL drops defense of Obama overtime rule
By
Aug 09, 2017
The Department of Labor’s fight to enact an overtime rule that has caused anxiety for providers won’t be continued by the new administration, according to court documents filed in June.
Illinois becomes fifth state to allow cameras in nursing home rooms
By
Aug 25, 2015
Legislation allowing families to install cameras in nursing home rooms was signed into law by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) last week.
House members urge extension of therapy cap exception
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 02, 2006
Members of the House of Representatives are asking Congress to extend the exceptions process for beneficiaries who exceed caps for Medicare-paid outpatient therapy.
Safety committee’s records not privileged: federal court
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
A North Carolina nursing home operator can’t claim privilege in protecting documents created by its safety committee from discovery, a federal trial court has ruled.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Dec 01, 2008
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC