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Converting antibiotic may help diabetics
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 05, 2019
Researchers are studying whether a common antibiotic used to treat everything from acne to urinary tract infections could be converted to a powerful topical treatment for diabetic lower extremity wounds.
New bid may be underway to foster Medicaid block grants
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 05, 2019
The administration is considering sidestepping Congress to make another run at using state block grants to pay for Medicaid funding, according to a published report.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 31
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 31, 2019
CMS proposes Medicare Advantage changes … Skip the dentist: Walgreens tries offering seniors dental services in stores … Senior advocates renew push for aid-in-dying law … Hot air balloons took off...
Nursing home accused of using ‘sham medical director’ to fuel kickback scheme
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Marty Stempniak
Jan 30, 2019
A Florida nursing home and its affiliates must pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations of using a “sham medical director” to defraud the government, officials announced Monday.
State adds nearly $2M to budget to keep residents out of nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 25, 2019
Editor’s note: This story had been updated to include a comment from the Georgia Health Care Association. Georgia’s new leader is proposing putting almost $2 million in extra funds for community-based...
Venue-shopping law change could lead to ‘skyrocketing’ liability claims, SNF experts warn
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 24, 2019
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is exploring whether to allow plaintiffs’ attorneys to “venue shop” for the court with the highest payout. Such a move has healthcare advocates worried about the possibility...
Nurse charged with sexual assault of SNF resident in vegetative state who gave birth
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 24, 2019
Phoenix authorities have charged Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse, with sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult patient at the Hacienda Healthcare facility.
Nursing home stakeholders fire back at Medicare ‘drifting toward disaster’ claims
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 18, 2019
Provider advocates came out swinging Thursday over a McKnight’s story relaying a former government official’s claims that nursing homes share the blame in Medicare’s alleged “drifting toward disaster.”
New report says hospital patients often feel rushed, helpless when making the transition to SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Two new reports add to a growing body of evidence that the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility is less than ideal.