Former Hasbro employees launch new company to bring joy to elderly
May 23, 2018
A group of former Hasbro employees have acquired the toymaker’s first foray into elder-focused products, and they’re launching their own company to build upon the brand.
A Minneapolis-based consulting firm, which deals with both long-term care and senior living, is expanding its services while livening up its brand.
Pharmacy tech company partners with SCPC to bolster its advocacy agenda
May 23, 2018
A Durham, NC-based pharmacy automation technology company is partnering with the association that represents long-term care pharmacists, lending it heft to further its advocacy agenda.
Vendor offers Nursing Home Compare tool for free trial
May 23, 2018
A Pittsburgh-based vendor is offering free access to its nursing home benchmarking engine for the next few months.
New nature-inspired flooring
May 23, 2018
Patcraft flooring company has announced a new product that it says is inspired by nature.
Union officials: Nursing home in bankruptcy raided by federal agents while residents watched
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2018
Residents of a Connecticut nursing home that is already facing bankruptcy watched Tuesday as federal agents raided the facility’s administrative offices.
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May 23, 2018
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Government watchdog says CMS should continue prior authorization projects
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 22, 2018
A report issued Monday by the Government Accountability Office says the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should extend tests of a prior authorization program that have saved up to $1.9 billion.
Plaintiff attorneys claim CMS is blocking once-public nursing home info under Trump
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 22, 2018
Attorneys who investigate abuse and neglect at the nation’s nursing homes say the Trump administration is blocking access to records and charging large fees when they do produce them, according to...
Supreme Court backs employers, arbitration over class-action claims
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 22, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that private-sector companies may force employees to individually arbitrate alleged violations of federal labor law, rather than allowing them to seek class-action...