Analysis: Reclassifying drugs led Medicare beneficiaries to pay more for generics … Eight more patients sickened by recalled foaming wash alternative … State report: Surveyors on scene the...
Trump prescription plan doesn’t include Medicare-negotiated pricing
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 14, 2018
President Donald Trump’s “blueprint” for lowering prescription costs goes after pharmacy benefit managers but stops short of recommending Medicare-negotiated prices, a plank he campaigned...
Genesis plans to unload 13 more facilities; turns eye toward China
By
Marty Stempniak
May 11, 2018
Genesis Healthcare plans to unload 13 more of its leased facilities, as part of ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio and focus on core markets.
From Genesis to Revelation: Nursing home helps break Bible-reading record one book at a time
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 09, 2018
Virginia nursing home resident Nancy Macy had already read the Bible in its entirety three times, but she’d sent her well-worn King James home with family and thought she might not spend time with...
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 9
May 09, 2018
As expected, Sabra REIT restructures leases with Signature … New study: Night shift environments change gene expression for immunity and cancer … Nursing home residents feed feral cats, get...
Medicare Advantage pay to jump as enrollment grows
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Medicare Advantage plans will receive a 3.4% uptick in federal payments in 2019. That’s nearly 90% more than the 1.84% increase proposed in February. Notice of the bigger raise came in the Centers...
Ask the Nursing Expert about …Medicare denial forms
By
Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
May 08, 2018
I’ve heard that as of April 30, 2018, we had to start using the new CMS-approved form for Medicare A denial notices. As a director of nursing services, what do I need to know? Most skilled nursing...
PA healthcare association, foundation partner to recognize providers
May 02, 2018
The group representing Pennsylvania long-term care providers is teaming up with a private charity as a way to help recognize its members’ caregivers for exceptional patient care.
Genesis Healthcare will sell 51% stake in Chinese subsidiary
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 24, 2018
Genesis HealthCare announced Monday that it has agreed to sell a controlling stake of its Chinese subsidiary, GRS-HS, to Riswein Health Industry Investment Co.
Genesis secures $75 million loan on 18 SNFs
Apr 17, 2018
Bethesda, MD-based MidCap Financial has just inked a sizable loan with the nation’s largest skilled nursing operator.