Sava Senior Care faces multipronged patient-dumping lawsuit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 28, 2018
A new lawsuit alleges six California nursing homes owned by Sava Senior Care routinely refuse to provide residents with an advance written notice of discharge or their rights to contest that discharge.
Medicare payment board faces repeal efforts from Democrats and Republicans
Jun 09, 2011
The Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board, a panel created by the law to contain Medicare costs, is now drawing criticism from both major political parties.
House bill would tighten Medicaid eligibility for long-term care
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 30, 2013
A new House bill would reduce the amount of home equity that is exempted when determining Medicaid eligibility for long-term care. The “Medicaid Program Integrity Act of 2013” would give states...
Long-term care groups watching, waiting as government responds to swine flu crisis
Apr 28, 2009
Swine flu has not, so far, affected residents or employees of nursing homes. Still, the long-term care community is staying abreast of the latest developments and information regarding the potentially...
To sell or not to sell
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 05, 2015
Many smaller operators now find themselves at an uncomfortable juncture;
but deciding how to make that next move can be a simple matter
Carstens offers WALKaroo III mobile PC cart
Jan 05, 2010
Carstens recently unveiled its WALKaroo III Mobile PC Cart. The cart lets staff record patient information in each room. An adjustable keyboard tray adds the convenience of a full-size keyboard for quick...
Lancaster Pollard recognized for ethical practices
Jul 06, 2010
Lancaster Pollard recently received the EthicalEnterprising Torch Award. The Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio sponsors the contest, which recognizes ethical business behavior.
“We’re...
McKesson unveils pharmacy automation system
Jan 12, 2010
McKesson recently introduced the PROmanager-Rx system. The system allows providers to automate the dispensing of tablets, capsules and other oral solid medications that arrive pre-packaged in unit-dose,...
CMS plans to cut Medicare payments by 11.1%, starting Oct. 1
Jul 29, 2011
Medicare payments to nursing homes would be trimmed by 11.1% beginning Oct. 1, under a corrective proposal the federal government issued on Friday. The call for reduced funding comes amid reports that...
Feds suspect misuse of Nuedexta to calm nursing home dementia residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2018
Nuedexta is the only drug approved to treat uncontrolled laughing and crying due to pseudobulbar affect.