Software upgrade adds more security for controlled substance access
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 24, 2019
CUBEX LLC’s MedBank™ Solutions, a leading provider of first-dose and emergency medication technology, has significantly enhanced the software behind its cloud-based workflow solution to add a two-way...
Skilled nursing and assisted living may get stronger abuse-reporting requirements
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 19, 2019
Never wanting to follow too closely in skilled nursing’s regulatory footsteps, assisted living professionals soon may not have a choice when it comes to elder-abuse reporting.
Nursing homes carefully evaluating ‘unprecedented’ Medicaid block grant proposal
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 18, 2019
The recent unveiling on an “unprecedented” state proposal to convert its Medicaid program into a block grant system has a Tennessee provider advocate on high alert as it evaluates the plan’s possible...
Alzheimer’s cure would mean $16B in lost revenues for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2019
A cure for Alzheimer’s disease would be a “medical miracle” but would result in a loss of $16.3 billion in assisted living annual revenues.
Nursing homes could lose $67B if Alzheimer’s cure is found soon, researcher says
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 16, 2019
Nursing home and skilled nursing providers could lose a combined $67 billion in annual revenue if a “simple” cure for Alzheimer’s disease is found quickly, one researcher believes.
Esformes sentenced to 20 years for $1B healthcare fraud scheme
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 12, 2019
Convicted long-term care businessman Philip Esformes was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for a record Medicare fraud scheme that he ran through his network of nursing homes.
Feds want 30-year sentence, $207M in restitution for record fraudster Esformes
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 11, 2019
Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of at least 30 years in prison and an order to pay $207.4 million in restitution to Medicare and Medicaid for convicted long-term care business mogul Philip Esformes.
Nurse collects Green Bay Packers gear for nursing home residents
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 11, 2019
“Boxes and boxes” of Green Bay Packers memorabilia have flooded a Wisconsin nursing home after a nurse sent out a plea to the local community.
Government seeks $39M forfeiture at Esformes sentencing this week
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2019
Federal authorities want a $38.7 million forfeiture judgment against Philip Esformes at his sentencing hearing Thursday. He was recently convicted of running a record $1.3 B fraud scheme through his network...
Senators probe Medicaid managed care, LTSS programs
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2019
The leaders of the Senate Finance Committee are seeking answers about access and quality of states’ long-term services and support (LTSS) programs following a shift in care to non-institutional based...