A new website and smartphone app allows people with disabilities to find and review any public space or business location for accessibility.
Top state court rejects nursing homes’ plea to toss spending requirement
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 21, 2024
A state Supreme Court judge last week dismissed the concerns of 130 New York nursing homes who argued that New York’s “70/40” spending requirement was not just unfair but also unconstitutional.
Nation’s first COVID-19 criminal charges against nursing home leaders filed in Massachusetts
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 25, 2020
Two leaders of a veterans home where 76 patients died due to the coronavirus were criminally charged Friday morning, according to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 30
Jun 30, 2021
Only four states have reached 75% LTC staff vaccination goal, CMS data reveals … New Congressional caucus aimed at creating ‘meaningful’ policies to control infections in LTC … Colorado Republicans...
Indiana senior living community plans expansion
Oct 18, 2016
BHI Senior Living in Indianapolis is planning a $45 million expansion and development in Zionsville, according to local reports.
Berkadia secures nearly $44 million in SNF financing
Apr 15, 2014
Two skilled nursing facilities in New York received $43.9 million in financing through Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, the company announced.
Old-school press releases remain an effective way to gain press coverage
Jul 07, 2009
There’s no doubt that we’ve entered the era of blogs and social networking. So it might come as a bit of a surprise that old-school press releases remain one of the most effective ways for...
CMS issues new MDS 3.0 schedule — and quickly recalls it
Apr 13, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week posted on its Web site a new schedule for the planned October 2010 rollout of the new MDS 3.0. But the agency quickly removed it the same day.
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Nurse Rosie Products debuts Rosie 4
Aug 25, 2015
Nurse Rosie Products has released Rosie 4 as part of its Vital Signs Equipment portfolio.