Strong signals that nursing homes will win case against the contraception mandate, lawyers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 02, 2014
A Supreme Court ruling handed down earlier this week bolstered a legal case being pursued by The Little Sisters of the Poor, according to attorneys for the nonprofit nursing home operator. However, other...
Long-term care leaders watchful after Supreme Court limits the Affordable Care Act contraception rule
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 01, 2014
Two hotly anticipated Supreme Court rulings handed down Monday elicited measured responses from prominent long-term care stakeholders. In one case, Hobby Lobby succeeded in its battle against the Affordable...
Strong market intelligence builds partnership opportunities for post-acute care, hospitals
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jun 09, 2014
Post-acute care providers must understand how payment is being realigned and gather market data in order to form partnerships with hospitals, healthcare business strategy experts said Thursday.
A federal judge in Florida has determined that a legal case involving more than $1 billion in wrongful death and other judgments against a bankrupt nursing home company can proceed.
Nursing homes in large insurance network temporarily spared from ACA contraceptives rule
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 06, 2014
Skilled nursing facility Villa St. Francis and other members of the nationwide Catholic Benefits Association do not have to offer health plans covering contraception while they pursue litigation against...
AMA to submit information to federal regulators regarding end-of-life care planning
By
John Hall
Jun 03, 2014
The American Medical Association is expected to release recommendations soon for what physicians should be reimbursed for end-of-life medical consultations. The physicians group issues advisements regularly...
Status Solutions wins ALFA award
May 27, 2014
Status Solutions won an Assisted Living Federation of American Best of the Best Award last week for its SARA eMessenger Mobile.
Honeywell introduces allergen remover
May 13, 2014
Honeywell has made its Bluetooth® Smart True HEPA Allergen Remover available for purchase. It’s the first air purifier to use Bluetooth® technology to track local pollen counts via a mobile app.
Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center breaks ground
May 13, 2014
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center took place May 13. A new one-story building – located in an area near existing facility – will retain wooded areas...
Sanchez joins Pendulum LLC
May 12, 2014
John Sanchez has joined Pendulum LLC as its Vice President Compliance – Risk Management. He begins June 1.