Nursing home residents are more satisfied when the level of care in their facility is higher, according to a new analysis of Massachusetts facilities.
Healthcare reform, Medicare just pawns on campaign trail
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
When it comes to healthcare reform and Medicare, long-term care operators tend to focus on the so-called small pieces. These include things such as therapy caps, Minimum Data Set payments and forced reimbursement...
Frequent sales raise a red flag
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2016
A new study has shown that nursing facilities that are bought and sold frequently by corporate owners tend to continue poor care.
10th Online Expo offers hot topics for 2016
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2016
The annual McKnight’s virtual trade show features another cast of national experts, free CE credits, vendor booths and more — and it’s available wherever you and your computer are
CLASS Act offers ‘innovative’ reform approach: Sebelius
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2009
A Senate proposal to create a national long-term care disability insurance program gained a big stamp of approval last month when a cabinet member sent a letter of support on behalf of President Obama...
Croon a tune to fight dementia
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
Show-tune sing-alongs are an effective form of dementia care, new research suggests.
CMS to inspect SNFs’ social media policies
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Surveyors have begun reviewing nursing homes’ policies for addressing employee abuse of residents on social media platforms.
GAO: Watch SNFs closer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 02, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to improve the tools it uses to evaluate the quality of nursing home care, a federal report asserts.
Painkiller legislation flawed, AHCA says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
The American Health Care Association has slammed proposed legislation aimed at easing painkiller regulations in nursing homes.
Baucus bill scores win with providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
Long-term care providers praised a pivotal healthcare reform bill that was introduced last month by the Senate Finance Committee.