Hospital, ambulance company sued after patient sent to nursing home 300 miles away
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Jan 23, 2017
The sister of a nursing home patient is suing a Georgia hospital, physician and ambulance service amid claims that her brother was discharged and sent to a nursing home 300 miles away.
SNF fined $120,000 for not notifying doctor of resident’s heart attack
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Jan 11, 2017
An Illinois skilled nursing facility is facing nearly $120,000 in state and federal fines after health officials said it failed to notify a doctor of a resident’s heart attack.
Back to you, LaVern …
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Jan 06, 2017
Just about every morning, LaVern Withrow reports the weather and sends well wishes to hundreds of people. And she does it all without leaving Valley Oaks Care Center in East Liverpool, OH.
Landlord’s plans to turn SNF into condos led to residents’ deaths, lawsuit claims
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Dec 22, 2016
An embattled New York nursing home operator is facing a lawsuit that claims its “fraudulent” pattern of purchasing nursing homes with the intent to flip them into condominiums led to some residents’...
Court shuts down provider’s request for review of case that led to $33,000 fine
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Dec 21, 2016
A Texas skilled nursing facility won’t receive a review of a decision from the Department of Health and Human Services that levied a nearly $33,000 civil monetary penalty.
Women with dementia receive less medical care than men, study shows
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Dec 06, 2016
Female dementia patients are more likely to take potentially harmful medication and receive less health monitoring than their male counterparts, according to a new study.
Consumer groups, lawmakers disappointed but hopeful after arbitration ban blocked
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Nov 09, 2016
Advocates for the federal ban on pre-dispute arbitration agreements expressed disappointment this week that a court stopped the ban from taking effect, but say they remain hopeful that the rule eventually...
Study: Residents’ preferences found to be misaligned with life-sustaining directives
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Nov 03, 2016
Skilled nursing facility residents’ current treatment preferences don’t always agree with forms detailing their preferences for life-sustaining medical orders, results of a study published...
Getting gritty with the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
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Nov 01, 2016
Whatever your workforce issues are, Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., might have just the answer you’re looking for. And it involves a little advice from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Medicaid managed care success hinges on provider input, experts say
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Nov 01, 2016
As the number of states adopting managed long-term services and supports programs increases, healthcare providers will benefit from making their thoughts and concerns known to managed care stakeholders,...