AHCA voices support for administration’s move to defang anti-kickback rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 02, 2018
Federal officials should ease barriers that keep skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and other stakeholders from working together, the skilled nursing industry’s largest trade group said.
CMS to grant more flexibility for telemedicine use in Medicare Advantage
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
The federal government is aiming to expand the use of virtual visits for seniors with requested new changes to Medicare Advantage.
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.
Operator must pay $465,000 to settle pregnancy and disability discrimination charges
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 26, 2018
A Western New York skilled care provider has agreed to pay $465,000 to settle charges that it discriminated against pregnant and disabled employees.
Sewage leaks present nursing home with ‘drop dead’ deadline after years of complaints
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 16, 2018
An Iowa nursing home is facing a do-or-die deadline to fix sewage leaks after nearly five years of letting the issue linger. Complaints from neighbors and inspections by local authorities have been ongoing...
AHCA chief Parkinson: This is our ‘toughest time,’ offers tips to turn the tide
By
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...
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.
Westminster-Canterbury wins Dignity Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2018
Seniors with cognitive impairment are at risk for isolation and depression. But Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, VA, used innovative bedside technology to boost engagement, allowing...
OIG looks to shame those who refuse to enter corporate integrity agreements
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 01, 2018
Health & Human Services is looking to ratchet up public pressure on healthcare fraudsters who refuse to improve their corporate business practices after getting caught.
Nursing home reviewing pain plans after $117,000 fine for alleged inadequate opioid prescribing
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 21, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has saddled a Washington state nursing home with a $117,000 fine after it allegedly failed to adequately treat a resident’s pain. Charges stem from a May...