Nineteen outstanding executives working in skilled nursing, senior living or home care are being announced today as 2022 inductees into the Hall of Honor in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction...
Former Skyline head Schwartz pleads not guilty in federal tax case
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 09, 2022
Former Skyline Healthcare owner Joseph Schwartz, accused of operating a $29.5 million tax fraud scheme, pleaded not guilty to the allegations in federal court on Monday.
In major rebrand, Golden Living becomes Brickyard Healthcare
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 09, 2022
Golden LivingCenters is changing its name to Brickyard Healthcare in a major rebrand that will better reflect the company’s deepened ties to Indiana, the company announced Monday.
Link Medicaid hikes to worker pay to promote staff equity, researchers say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2022
Tying increases in state Medicaid rates to wages would be an important way to address the disproportionate representation of Black women in long-term care’s lowest paying positions, say researchers...
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 24
Jan 24, 2022
Skyline, former nursing home chain owners now accused of $59.6 million fraud scheme in Nebraska … Michigan auditor says it’s not fair to say officials underreported COVID-19 long-term care deaths...
DOJ charges former owner of bankrupt Skyline chain with 22 tax fraud, evasion counts worth $29 million
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 21, 2022
Former nursing home chain owner Joseph Schwartz was taken into custody Thursday afternoon to face more than 20 federal labor and income tax-related fraud charges, according to authorities.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 4
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2022
Providers cautiously accept new COVID-19 vaccine mandate guidance as SCOTUS hearing nears … Dementia prevention in the spotlight as new year begins … CMS details vaccination targets in new LTC mandate...
The top long-term care news stories of 2021
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 26, 2021
Here’s a rundown of the top stories that McKnight’s Long-Term Care News readers opened over the past 12 months.
Criminal case could remove controversial Skyline owner from Medicaid, Medicare programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 22, 2021
Three years after his nursing home operations imploded, leaving thousands of residents in danger and staff unpaid, former Skyline Healthcare owner Joseph Schwartz is facing criminal charges in Arkansas.
Study pinpoints risk factors for extreme skin fragility in older adults
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 21, 2021
More than a quarter of older patients examined in a rehab facility were found to have dermatoporosis, or dangerously fragile skin. Four key factors were associated with higher odds of having the condition,...