State accused of withholding most COVID-19 matching funds for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
Nursing home stakeholders in Washington state are accusing the officials there of sitting on federal coronavirus relief funding designed to help nursing home operators struggling with increased costs during...
Washington’s attempt to pass a long-term care tax failed. Here’s why, and what’s next.
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2018
A bipartisan effort to help seniors pay for nursing home care died last week when Washington’s state Legislature ended its 2018 session.
Three states to examine risk, reform in Medicaid project
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Alabama, Washington and Nevada are participating in a yearlong Medicaid project that could help share risk between states and the federal government, the National Governors Association said this week.
Rhode Island is No. 1 HIPAA enforcer in state rankings
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 16, 2014
Healthcare providers may feel more pressure of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act enforcement in states like Rhode Island and Alaska, according to data compiled by TrueVault, a HIPAA compliance...
CNL Lifestyle Properties acquires two WA facilities
Jun 24, 2014
Real estate investment trust CNL Lifestyle Properties has acquired two senior housing communities for about $12.5 million: South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA, and La Conner Retirement Inn in La...
Howard moves to Prestige Care
Jun 26, 2013
Buffy Howard is the new regional director of operations for Prestige Care’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation, the company announced in June.
Washington state taps Silverchair Learning Systems for curriculum development
Jun 26, 2012
Silverchair Learning Systems has been approved as a curriculum developer by the state of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Silverchair Learning has worked closely with...
Providers tackle Capitol Hill in person to try to prevent funding cuts
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 24, 2012
Preventing further reimbursement cuts, home- and community-based services, and housing will be the main topics of conversation Tuesday, when long-term care providers personally visit dozens of their respective...