Provider claims victory in ‘blockbuster’ battle with state regulators
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 26, 2018
A Maryland skilled care provider has settled a long-running court dispute with state officials, agreeing to halt operations and pay back a small portion of what state regulators had originally sought.
Lawsuit over observation status, SNF payment finally going to trial
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 29, 2019
A years-long court battle over one of the biggest thorns in skilled nursing’s side may finally be going to trial, and the outcome could have big implications for providers and patients.
First bankruptcy, now Senior Care properties put on Sabra chopping block for $385M
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 07, 2018
Sabra Health Care is finalizing a deal to sell the properties occupied by its largest operator, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this week.
AHCA chief Parkinson: This is our ‘toughest time,’ offers tips to turn the tide
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 09, 2018
SAN DIEGO — The head of the largest long-term and senior care trade group didn’t sugarcoat the current state of affairs Monday. In his 25 years in the field, this might be the most challenging climate...
Senior care nurses welcome new legislation that addresses violence in the workplace
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 20, 2018
Nurses working in the long-term care field are pleased to see a proposed rule that aims to address violence that can occur in the workplace.
Provider wins False Claims decision, now must face claims that it retaliated against whistleblower
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 04, 2019
A Tennessee provider must still face claims that it retaliating against a whistleblower, despite a judge tossing those original claims.
Provider settles dispute over unrequested room upgrades in new building
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 06, 2018
A dispute between a Kentucky nursing home operator and a handful of Medicaid residents over an extra charge for a larger room has been settled out of court, with the provider backing away from its attempts...
LeadingAge counters after Senator’s staffing demands
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 21, 2018
A leading industry advocate is firing back, a few days after one U.S. senator demanded changes related to nursing home staffing.
Study claims nursing homes increasingly pushing residents into ‘unnecessary’ rehab at end of life
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 04, 2018
A new study contends that nursing homes may be pushing dying patients into unnecessary and potentially harmful high-intensity rehab services. Providers defended the system Wednesday.
Innovative pilot program aims to help nursing home residents with mental health issues
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 25, 2018
One Pennsylvania nursing home is trying a new approach to treating residents with mental health issues by experimenting with an innovative new pilot program.