C. diff and related deaths far more prevalent than government data suggests: report
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 16, 2012
Clostridium difficile transmission and mortality rates are far higher in nursing homes and other healthcare settings than the most recent government statistics suggest, an investigation has found.
The making of a leadership sandwich
By
Martie Moore
May 03, 2024
Two seasoned healthcare executives have dinner, and an idea emerges over coffee. A practical leadership guide designed for busy leaders who find themselves sandwiched between strategic vision and day-to-day...
‘The year of the quality initiatives’ takes aim at nursing homes
Apr 11, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services annual pay rule always holds some additional nuggets for skilled nursing providers, but this year’s proposal — issued April 4 — offers a bounty of quality...
Gender pay, education gap for nurses remains: survey
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 01, 2020
Male registered nurses continue to earn more than their female counterparts, despite males often having less education and being less likely to be certified. That’s according to the latest “Nurse Salary...
Genesis Healthcare’s LTC ACO announces partnership with SavaSeniorCare
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2020
Long-term care physicians that help care for residents in SavaSeniorCare facilities will now be able to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program through Genesis Healthcare’s accountable care...
Improper fee-for-service Medicare payments at lowest level since 2013
By
Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2017
Improper fee-for-service payment rates in the Medicare program dropped from 11% in 2016 to 9.5% in 2017 — the lowest rate since 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported.
‘Landmark’ study: Social media training increases nursing home residents’ cognition
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 15, 2014
Seniors in long-term care experienced multiple cognitive and emotional benefits from being trained in how to use social media, according to findings from a “landmark” study in the United Kingdom.
Ask the legal expert: common traps providers fall into when calculating employee compensation
By
John Durso
Jun 01, 2010
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Nursing home operator to repay $1 million in Medicaid fraud case
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 19, 2013
A South Carolina man will pay $1 million in restitution for his role in a nursing home Medicaid fraud scheme, the state’s attorney general announced Thursday.
Providers concerned about federal cuts, job stability
Feb 10, 2011
Healthcare providers are worried that the Medicare and Medicaid cuts predicted in President Obama’s FY 2012 budget will affect the quality of care offered in skilled nursing facilities, and damage...