SNF is ruled not responsible for death, still must pay $2M
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 06, 2019
A Georgia nursing home must pay $1.8 million to the family of a former resident, despite a jury finding the provider was not responsible for the woman’s 2015 death. Jurors determined that Grace Healthcare...
Referral platforms update tech solutions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 18, 2019
Providers are trying to manage referrals better via technology. Cantex Continuing Care Network and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries announced last month that, along with Netsmart, they were launching...
Ask The Payment Expert: What is the outlook for 2019 reimbursement for SNFs?
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 05, 2018
Expect more changes that affect reimbursement in one way or the other.
Editor’s Desk: Move over, SNFs — you are getting company
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 02, 2019
Welcome to the club.
Senior Care Centers files for bankruptcy, $100M in debt
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 03, 2019
Texas’ largest nursing home operator has filed for bankruptcy, hoping to get out from under the weight of “ballooning rent payments.”
October Company Briefs
Oct 01, 2020
One Equity Partners and The Silverfern Group have acquired American Medical Technologies, an independent provider of wound care programs for more than 6,000 U.S. long-term care facilities.
Voice technology benefits also come with many risks
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 05, 2020
As technology use continues to evolve in long-term care, providers must always keep resident needs in mind while also staying focused on data privacy and security. It’s also an increasingly crucial part...
State News: Former LPN charged in rape of vegetative nursing home resident who later gave birth to boy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2019
ARIZONA — Authorities have charged Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse, with sexual assault and abuse related to a case where a resident gave birth in December.
Negligent homicide charges are reduced in ventilator case
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 05, 2018
A New York jury acquitted three former nursing home workers of homicide charges stemming from allegations that they ignored alarms warning of a disconnected ventilator.
Are you dispensable?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2020
When it comes to me-reading, it’s hard to beat the late, great Charles Krauthammer. I was never crazy about his political leanings and disagreed with much of his advice. But, my gosh, could that guy...