Bribery charges added to case against SNF owner accused of leading $1 billion fraud ring
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Feb 14, 2017
An embattled SNF owner who has been accused of leading a $1 billion Medicare fraud ring also allegedly bribed a state regulator to find out when surveyors would be visiting his facilities, according to...
Therapy claims, ED transfers: OIG focus
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Jul 06, 2015
The Office of Inspector General will be taking a closer look at several important long-term care subject areas and practices, according to its Fiscal Year 2015 Mid-Year Update.
CMS: Don’t wait on submitting staff data
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Nov 05, 2015
Skilled nursing facilities should start submitting electronic staffing data as soon as possible for the best results, federal officials said during a September conference call.
Longer breaks between shifts help nurses recover better, study says
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Jun 18, 2015
Allowing nurses longer rest and recovery periods between shifts may improve their sleep, ability to work, and overall well-being, a new study says.
LTC population is growing more diverse
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Aug 06, 2016
The long-term care population has branched out further in age and ethnicity over recent decades, according to new research published in late June in JAMDA: The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care...
AHCA hits goal for 30% antipsychotic reduction
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May 26, 2016
The American Health Care Association has met its goal of reducing antipsychotic use in its member facilities by 30% — and it’s done it more than six months ahead of schedule, the group announced...
Dementia costs rocket past heart disease, cancer
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Oct 28, 2015
Healthcare costs for people with dementia are more than 80% higher than those for people with heart disease or cancer, a new study has found.
Texas SNF providers facing law to crack down on violations, eliminate ‘right to correct’
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Jul 07, 2017
Texas long-term care providers will have a harder time avoiding fines and correcting serious deficiencies under a new law meant to crack down on repeat offenders.
McKnight’s Online Expo arrives in just 5 days!
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Mar 09, 2017
Providers will have a chance to connect with colleagues, learn from long-term care experts and earn up to five free continuing education credits when McKnight’s 11th Annual Online Expo kicks off...
NY law adds workplace violence protection for healthcare workers
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Nov 24, 2015
New York has passed a new law giving the same anti-violence protections to healthcare workers already given to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and registered nurses.