One of the largest post-acute providers in the northeast has named a new top nurse executive.
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Apr 12, 2018
Genesis announces divestiture of 24 facilities in Texas … D.C.’s year-old assisted suicide law has gone unused … Office manager accused of stealing from nursing facility and its residents...
IT expands its horizons: From furnaces to food service, a wealth of software services are available to...
By
John Hall
Apr 08, 2018
While some solutions are just beginning to realize their potential, others are evolving beyond the wildest expectations.
Myths busted! SNF therapy is a great place for debunking persistent misconceptions and lore
By
Meg LaPorte
Apr 08, 2018
Despite efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify Medicare rules via its coverage manuals and local coverage determinations, some rules are just too broad to interpret specifically,...
Need some success? You just need to be like Mike
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2018
Why would anyone who lives in the Chicago area ever need 700 more pages of Michael Jordan, I thought when I saw the gift. We all soaked up his inimitable wonder — and ungracious blemishes — for years.
New Medicare Advantage rules boost payments to plans, promise drug savings
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2018
Medicare Advantage plans will get 3.4% more in federal payments next year, while beneficiaries can hope for drug prices to decline.
Also in the News for Thursday, March 22
Mar 22, 2018
Lawmakers negotiating late in effort to avert third government shutdown of 2018 … Genesis recovering as industry ‘falls behind’ … Sitting and physical inactivity may increase risk...
Also in the News for Monday, March 19
Mar 19, 2018
Genesis CEO blames lagging payments, population growth for lackluster earnings report, ongoing struggles … Police: Man tapped into unsecured nursing home WiFi to download child porn … LeadingAge...
Robotic treatment for patients with spinal injuries newly available
Mar 13, 2018
A “revolutionary” new robotic treatment for patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, first developed in Japan, is now available in the U.S.
Facility hit with $25,000 fine when photo appears online
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 08, 2018
An Illinois skilled nursing and rehab center was fined $25,000 after a certified nurse aide admitted to posting a partially nude photo of a resident on social media.