ALFA: Alzheimer’s taskforce ignores assisted living options
Jan 26, 2012
In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, the Assisted Living Federation of America said it was “dismayed to see the lack of acknowledgment of the role assisted living has in caring...
Senator wants poor facilities listed
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Haymarket Media
Jul 27, 2007
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to create an online “watch list” of poor-performing nursing homes. The list would target facilities that...
Senators want answers about QIO outlays
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Haymarket Media
May 24, 2006
Senate Finance Committee leaders are continuing their probe into the finances of quality improvement organizations. Specifically, they have asked the American Health Quality Association to disclose if...
How to do it … Choosing a good financial advisor
May 01, 2014
The trust a long-term care organization places in a person to guide and consult on its finances is no less important than the trust the residents have in the operator. A provider must be willing to invest...
State gets green light for $6.2 billion Medicaid waiver
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Jan 06, 2016
A waiver that will give California $6.2 billion to overhaul its Medicaid payment and care delivery systems received federal approval last week.
Medicare pilot programs to begin this year
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Holly Petrovich
Aug 05, 2015
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials are finalizing details for three Medicare pilot programs set to begin this year, agency officials announced.
GOJO launches SMARTLINK
Jun 24, 2015
GOJO Industries has launched the GOJO® SMARTLINK™ Observation (OBV) System, a mobile application that connects to its web-based software.
Criticize labor board for ‘microwave’ rule
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Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board drew criticism for its “microwave” rule vote in November. Opponents say the provision doesn’t allow employers enough time to discuss unionization with...
Beverly gets interest from more than 12 possible buyers
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Haymarket Media
Apr 08, 2005
More than a dozen interested parties have approached BEI since it opted to sell itself in an auction last month, the Fort Smith, AR-based nursing home chain disclosed this week.
Coalitions press CMS to formulate power wheelchair rules
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Haymarket Media
Jan 24, 2005
One coalition representing wheelchair manufacturers and another representing disability organizations have encouraged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to state its coverage policy for power...