Brazos Presbyterian Homes Inc. has purchased membership interest in Longhorn Village, a life plan community in Texas, Ziegler announced.
nora systems acquired
Aug 14, 2018
Atlanta-based Interface Inc., a global flooring company, closed its previously announced acquisition of nora systems on August 7.
Shattering my rose-colored glasses: From provider to family member
By
Tara Roberts
Aug 13, 2018
Over time and with specialization your work focus can become narrowed. You can even convince yourself that healthcare has progressed to the point of thinking we are doing a remarkable job. But being on...
How to get ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey
By
Terry Zysk
Aug 13, 2018
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are under pressure to demonstrate compliance with CMS emergency preparation requirements after major disasters highlight weaknesses.
PDPM rules will curb upcoding: expert
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2018
One of the unplanned byproducts of a proposed new payment system could be a better legal image and standing of therapy and rehab providers.
Supreme Court ALJ decision adds to Medicare appeal jam
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Medicare appeals might be getting a little more complicated for skilled care providers, thanks to a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts said.
McKnight’s earns APEX honors
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has once again earned national honors in the 30th annual APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition.
Did you know we’re experiencing a global sand shortage right now? Please don’t panic, however. This only affects long-term care if your existing properties or future projects require glass...
… and now back to that little ol’ entity called HCR ManorCare
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2018
While so much talk has been about ProMedica’s daring venture into long-term care, it seems a lot has been overlooked about the former No. 1 nursing home chain in the country that it has partnered...