Nursing home residents are more satisfied when the level of care in their facility is higher, according to a new analysis of Massachusetts facilities.
Senators slam abuse in nursing homes; criticize CMS over reporting requirements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
Abuse deficiencies cited in nursing homes more than doubled in four years, increasing from 430 in 2013 to 875 in 2017, a Government Accountability Office report released Tuesday found
A credit to the accreditor
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2013
After more than two decades rising through the ranks at the Joint Commission, Gina Zimmermann’s career can partially be ascribed to ethics instilled by her parents.
States must know more about ownership before licensing, state auditor general recommends
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Despite “tremendous progress” since 2016, Pennsylvania’s nursing homes need more stringent licensing procedures and a better survey process, a new auditor general report finds.
Executives predict uptick in M&A activity, Capital One survey finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
Ninety-two percent of senior living executives said merger and acquisition activity will go up over the next year, with 37% listing acquisition of existing properties as their top choice.
Netsmart lands top ranking
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 13, 2019
Netsmart has been ranked number one in multiple areas spanning the human services and post-acute care settings, according to Black Book Research’s annual survey.
CFOs see Internet, wireless as viable tech investments
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
Executives are typically allocating between 2% and 3% of their operating budgets for technology, according to a recent Ziegler survey. More assets are devoted within the capital budget, with an average...
Room charge rises to $84k
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Long-term care providers have been able to sustain modest room-rate hikes, according to the 10th annual Cost of Care Survey from insurance company Genworth.
Managed care contracts, surveys and success stories tackled at start of AHCA convention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 08, 2013
In the two years since an 11% reimbursement cut hit skilled nursing facilities, providers have regrouped and have achieved modest successes, the president of the nation’s largest nursing home association...
Care coordination, transportation among provider concerns: report
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2019
Programs addressing care coordination, transportation and food insecurity are disrupting traditional healthcare delivery, according to Change Healthcare and the HealthCare Executive Group’s 9th Annual...