MedPAC stiffs skilled nursing again, eyes quick payment system reform
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Experts who advise Congress on Medicare policy are — once again — recommending no pay boost for skilled nursing facilities.
LTC analysts give 6 survival strategies for skilled nursing
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
An investment firm with vast expertise in long-term care is recommending six strategies that nursing homes can pursue to battle shrinking margins.
CMS announces tools to help nursing homes boost employee satisfaction
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 30, 2018
Employee retention is a key concern for the nation’s nursing homes and the federal government has a new smattering of offerings in the works to help providers in that struggle.
Long-term care financing reform may be on tap for new Congress, aging expert says
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
House Democrats, flush with victory from the midterm elections, may explore financing reform in long-term care, a prominent Forbes columnist said Monday.
White House considering rule that would cut red tape for nursing homes: Report
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 19, 2018
The White House Office of Management and Budget is reportedly reviewing a new rule that aims to ease administrative burdens in nursing homes.
Kentucky high court strikes down medical review panels, paving way for malpractice suits against SNFs
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 19, 2018
The Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a law last week that required medical practice lawsuits to first pass muster before a medical review panel.
State Medicaid program plans to pay only for drugs that work
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 15, 2018
The state of Michigan’s Medicaid program is launching a new initiative that would pay only for drugs that have proven their efficacy in treating patients.
State may slash education rules for nursing home administrators and even they cry ‘foul’
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 14, 2018
The state of Pennsylvania is considering easing education requirements for nursing home leaders, despite opposition from both providers and patients.
Election results ‘overall good’ for skilled nursing, top advocate says
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
The results of Tuesday’s mid-term elections may be a mixed bag for America’s two biggest political parties, but it’s a likely a net positive for the skilled nursing field.
More earnings news: Omnicare parent still downbeat on skilled nursing; LTC Properties takes caution on...
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 08, 2018
Omnicare parent CVS Health beat analyst estimates on Tuesday, but the company said it’s seeing continued struggles in its long-term care pharmacy business. It’s been about three years since the company...