Court refuses to throw out suit against Humana tied to Medicare Advantage
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Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
A California judge has refused to throw out a lawsuit against Humana, tied to Medicare Advantage, which legal experts say could help to inform future such litigation.
Spouse cannot sue SNF based on Federal Nursing Home Reform Amendments
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 18, 2019
The wife of a Washington nursing home resident cannot sue a provider by citing a federal law that sets standards for facilities.
Nursing home successfully neutralizes bomb threat, will update lockdown procedures
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 12, 2019
Everyone is safe at a Connecticut nursing facility following a bomb scare Tuesday, but officials at the center said they have learned from the matter and are establishing new lockdown procedures.
Nursing home industry leader snaps back at claims of ‘lax oversight’
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 18, 2019
One of the nursing home industry’s top leaders is firing back at a Washington Post opinion piece that alleged that SNF care is declining because of fewer regulations and lax oversight.
Nursing home advocates propose 3 fixes to bolster industry after harrowing Capitol Hill testimony on...
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Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
The daughters of two nursing home abuse victims gave gripping testimony at a congressional hearing Wednesday, with one tearing up, as lawmakers aimed to intensify pressure on the industry to address ongoing...
Nursing home tries its own version of Make a Wish to bring joy to residents’ lives
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Sometimes it can be difficult for nursing homes to tease out individual resident’s wants and wishes. Even group activities may not hit the sweet spot.
Nursing home must pay $21,000 for failing to accommodate CNA with arthritis
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 19, 2018
An employment safety watchdog is ordering one North Carolina provider to pay up after it fired a certified nursing assistant who was unable to perform her duties because of arthritis.
Lawmakers demand ‘secret’ nursing home rankings see daylight
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Marty Stempniak
Jun 21, 2018
Following a bombshell report released earlier this week, federal lawmakers are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs release once-hidden information about care quality at its nursing homes.
MedPAC stiffs skilled nursing again, eyes quick payment system reform
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Experts who advise Congress on Medicare policy are — once again — recommending no pay boost for skilled nursing facilities.
Administrator directs CMS to conduct ‘comprehensive review’ of nursing home regulations
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 16, 2019
The top official at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Monday that she has directed the agency to undertake a “comprehensive review” of its regulations, guidelines and processes relate...