Five months after ProMedica acquired HCR ManorCare, the Ohio hospital system’s debt has ballooned. ProMedica’s long-term debts have more than quadrupled since the deal, reaching $1.9 billion at the...
New optimism for hearing on ‘observation status’ bill
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Marty Stempniak
May 14, 2019
Long-running efforts to allow hospitalized patients classified under “observation status” to satisfy Medicare’s three-day requirement may have new life, according to a key Democratic lawmaker.
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 14
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Marty Stempniak
May 14, 2019
Regulators remind operators to review SNF Provider Review Reports by May 30 … Supreme Court gives healthcare whistleblowers more time to bring False Claims Act lawsuits … Forbes gives rundown on state-led...
Bill would address state’s CNA shortages by lowering requirements
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Marty Stempniak
May 13, 2019
Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to trim heavy training requirements on certified nursing assistants in an effort to help fill vacancies.
Justice Department to providers: Help us and we’ll decrease False Claims awards
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Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
The Department of Justice has issued new guidance on how nursing facilities can obtain greater leniency in cases where they are accused of violating the False Claims Act.
Sabra optimistic about skilled nursing, despite $77M first quarter loss
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Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
Skilled nursing landlord Sabra Health Care posted a more than $77 million loss for the first quarter of 2019, stemming partly from its dealings with a troubled operator. But company officials said they...
Also in the News for Friday, May 10
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Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
Governor signs bill requiring nursing homes to obtain informed consent before prescribing antipsychotics … Back and forth continues: Thousands of nursing home workers authorize new strike date … CEO...
Study: Ransomware the No. 1 cyber threat for healthcare providers
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Marty Stempniak
May 08, 2019
Ransomware attacks are the biggest data breach threat facing nursing facilities and other healthcare institutions, a new analysis finds.
Nursing home must litigate wrongful death claim, despite arbitration pact
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Marty Stempniak
May 06, 2019
A South Carolina nursing facility is being forced to litigate a wrongful death dispute with a former resident’s family, even though they signed an arbitration agreement.
Nursing home fines back in play as moratorium ends
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Marty Stempniak
May 03, 2019
As an 18-month moratorium on fines against nursing facilities comes to an end, the industry insists few are likely to be levied.