‘Raining for 4 years’: Historic nonprofit nursing home maintains legacy amid deluge of challenges
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 26, 2024
The Chapin Home has survived two pandemics, two world wars, the Great Depression and other economic calamities to serve the poor and ailing of New York City across three centuries.
Court rules nursing homes can’t sue state over Medicaid decisions
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 16, 2018
Ohio nursing homes don’t have standing to sue the state over Medicaid eligibility determinations unless specifically authorized.
Reported stash of 1,000 pills in nursing home resident’s room raises heat
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 16, 2019
A daughter’s alleged discovery of 1,000 pills in her deceased mother’s nursing home room has raised questions, generated a complaint to state authorities and likely will increase pressure on various...
Senate hearing, staggering OIG report underline need to address seniors’ substance use disorders
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 15, 2023
A Congressional hearing and a stunning new report issued by a government watchdog Thursday show seniors need more help accessing care for substance use disorders, finding providers willing to treat them...
Medicare Advantage plans intent on skirting new rules, providers fear
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2023
Aging services providers are increasingly concerned that powerful Medicare Advantage plans will not fall into line under new federal rules, which were once seen as the possible beginning of a tide change...
Demand for I-SNP coverage drives Longevity’s growth
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2022
Explosive growth for Longevity Health Plan’s I-SNPs underscores skilled nursing providers’ increasing willingness to partner for patient care, especially if partners add clinical capabilities and...
As antipsychotic use appears to backslide among nursing home residents, risks mount
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 11, 2021
For more than a decade, patient advocates and federal regulators have called for a reduction in nursing homes’ use of antipsychotic medications, a class of drugs once widely associated with controlling...
Kairos and LeadingAge PA announce affiliations
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 18, 2020
Kairos Health Systems, a provider-owned health system, announced that it signed an agreement to become a wholly owned subsidiary of LeadingAge PA, one of the country’s largest trade associations for...
Mannington Commercial launches new LVT designs
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 18, 2020
Mannington Commercial is introducing new laminate vinyl tile designs and colorways for its Divergent collection.Featuring nature-centric visuals and a calming color palette, the collection is designed...
New tech platform picks up first customers
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 08, 2019
National Lutheran Communities & Services has selected Petalo, a company focused on interoperability, to deploy an innovative technology platform at two of its Washington, D.C.-area facilities. Features...