Republicans lobby for CLASS repeal; aging groups push back
Nov 04, 2011
Senate Republicans are continuing to push for repeal of the CLASS Act.
Appraisers: Kindred rent to Ventas should be $33 million more
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Haymarket Media
Oct 11, 2006
Appraisers chosen by landlord Ventas and its embattled main tenant, Kindred Healthcare, said four master leases should increase cumulatively by $33.1 million annually.
Long-term care providers, physicians at loggerheads over pace of doctor payment reform
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 11, 2014
Long-term care and physician groups may be headed for an impasse when it comes to fixing Medicare’s system for paying doctors.
Court blocks resident’s estate from appealing SNF arbitration ruling
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Jan 13, 2017
The estate of a deceased nursing home resident can’t appeal a previous court’s decision that required them to arbitrate their dispute with the nursing home where she died, a federal appeals...
Lawsuit against Preferred Care Partners will continue, judge rules
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Jun 13, 2016
A lawsuit alleging inadequate care from one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing providers will proceed as planned, a New Mexico district judge ruled last week.
Nursing home’s safety documents not protected, court rules
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Aug 27, 2015
A North Carolina nursing home operator can’t claim privilege in protecting documents created by its safety committee from discovery, a federal trial court has ruled.
RF Technologies receives Quick Response Plus certification
Jul 29, 2015
RF Technologies has received UL 2560 certification on its Quick Response® Plus wireless nurse call system, the company announced.
CMS plans fraud-tracking system
By
Holly Petrovich
May 29, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to launch a new provider website to track enforcement actions against Medicare providers over potentially fraudulent claims, Modern Healthcare reported.
Hillman Foundation offering $3M in funding
Mar 11, 2014
The Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation has begun the Hillman Innovations in Care Program, designed to provide more than $3 million in funding over the next five years for nursing-driving models of care.
Nursing home residents often receive inappropriate medication for urinary tract infections, researchers...
Mar 18, 2011
Nursing home residents with urinary tract infections are commonly prescribed inappropriate medication, according to researchers from Brown University.