Lawmaker: Tougher staffing enforcement needed to prevent sepsis in nursing homes
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 08, 2019
In an effort to address sepsis rates among nursing home residents, one Illinois lawmaker says the answer can be found in better tracking of staffing levels.
Long-term care financing reform may be on tap for new Congress, aging expert says
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
House Democrats, flush with victory from the midterm elections, may explore financing reform in long-term care, a prominent Forbes columnist said Monday.
Genesis plans to unload 13 more facilities; turns eye toward China
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Marty Stempniak
May 11, 2018
Genesis Healthcare plans to unload 13 more of its leased facilities, as part of ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio and focus on core markets.
Nursing home must litigate wrongful death claim, despite arbitration pact
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Marty Stempniak
May 06, 2019
A South Carolina nursing facility is being forced to litigate a wrongful death dispute with a former resident’s family, even though they signed an arbitration agreement.
Deadline looms to comment on relaxation of emergency prep rules
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 16, 2018
Providers may be eager for a federal changes that would ease up on emergency preparation regulations, but patient advocates warned of fallout that may include putting residents at risk.
Attorney general nominee vows to ‘diligently enforce’ False Claims Act
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Skilled nursing providers should not expect the attorney general nominee to brush off False Claims Act cases, according to testimony Tuesday.
One flu vaccine performing better than the rest, study says
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 20, 2018
Certain vaccine varieties are excelling over others in the senior population, tipping off providers ahead of the main flu season.
Feds to make it harder for hospitals to reject SNFs’ info requests
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 18, 2018
A new federal rule, long in the works, would make it more difficult for hospitals to block requests for patient information, including from skilled nursing providers.
California nursing home compare website needs to go, advocates say
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2018
A new website in the state of California is supposed to make it easier for residents to compare nursing homes. But industry advocates say it’s doing more harm than good and should be taken down immediately,...
Penalty box: CMS official says moratorium on nursing home fines will end in May
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 08, 2019
A long-running moratorium on monetary fines for nursing homes will expire in May, a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official testified to federal officials Wednesday.