When a skilled nursing facility changes ownership, the change is known in healthcare vernacular as a change of ownership or “CHOW.” Because this could wind up endangering a Medicare provider...
Breaking down Ebola concerns
By
Richard Cheng
Oct 24, 2014
Ebola continues to be a major public health concern throughout the United States. Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, long term acute care hospitals, home health agencies, hospices,...
How the CARES Act could affect nursing facility operators
By
Richard Cheng
Apr 15, 2020
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was established, creating a $2.2 trillion budget to combat the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This national emergency has caused concern for nursing facilities...
Why LTC operators should care about anti-kickback statute trends
By
Richard Cheng
Feb 12, 2016
Skilled nursing facility operators should pay close attention to anti-kickback statutes trends because enforcement is evolving and the issues can affect providers greatly.