Over the past year, Tennessee-based naviHealth, an awardee convener under Medicare’s Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Initiative, has announced partnerships with national nursing home chains...
Supervisor abuse has ripple effects in workplace: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
A bullying supervisor isn’t hurting just a specific employee. He or she also is creating a negative workplace culture, researchers say.
CMS showing its discomfort with arbitration arrangement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Residents should fully understand binding arbitration agreements, and know that they have the option to contact federal, state or local healthcare officials about them, according to a proposed rule from...
Meds linked to dementia risk
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2015
A high use of anticholinergic medications has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
Wall panels with an edge
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
InPro Corporation has launched a new Palladium Wall Panel System that combines edge protectant technology.
Fifth Fall Expo to offer free CE
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
As providers prepare for Phase 2 requirements under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ mega-rule, many are balancing how to stay compliant while affirming residents’ rights.Attorney...
Ready, set, go? LTC bracing for Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
State to settle with nursing homes for $12 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 28, 2017
Almost all South Carolina nursing homes in dispute with the state over Medicaid processing have agreed to a proposed settlement, according to local reports.
Profile: Benjamin A. Breier
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 06, 2017
Benjamin A. Breier may be at the helm of one of long-term care’s industry giants as the president and CEO of Kindred Healthcare. But in one big way, he’s similar to many of his employees. Work-life...
House GOP asks for no new regs until after Trump takes office
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Federal agencies should not issue any regulations until after Inauguration Day, House Republicans demanded in a Nov. 15 letter.