Members of Congress ratchet up pressure on nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 03, 2018
Four influential Republican Congressmen sent a letter to federal regulators Tuesday, requesting sweeping answers about the agency’s oversight of nursing homes.
Federal judge to troubled operator: Exhaust other options before you make a federal case
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 11, 2013
A facility with a history of safety deficiencies must exhaust its administrative options before seeking relief in the courtroom, a district court judge ruled. Moreover, the requested temporary injunction...
BREAKING: Nursing homes to receive 2.2% Medicare pay raise for 2021
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2020
Nursing homes will receive a Medicare pay boost for fiscal 2021, federal officials announced today.