President Trump in late December commuted the sentence of Philip Esformes, the former skilled nursing facility owner who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a case that the federal government...
Esformes gets 20 years
Oct 18, 2019
FLORIDA — Long-term care businessman Philip Esformes was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of running a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme through his network of nursing homes. ...
Esformes receives $44M penalty to go with jail time
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2020
After three years, the case of former long-term care mogul Philip Esformes has ended with a financial penalty that matches the personal level of enrichment gained in a massive fraud scheme.
Law would levy fines over staff shortages
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 17, 2019
Nursing home staff and administrators are cheering the Illinois governor’s signing of a bill that will penalize providers who understaff their facilities. State lawmakers passed legislation last month...
Bills address nursing homes
Aug 01, 2019
The state recently implemented three laws addressing nursing home reform.
State moves to reduce multi-resident rooms
Nov 01, 2020
Massachusetts — Gov. Charlie Baker (R) in October disclosed that he has begun instituting a round of reforms intended to better keep nursing home residents safe during the winter amid the pandemic.
Aeroflow forms new cannabidiol division
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
In a nod to the increasing interest in cannabidiol (CBD) products, Aeroflow Healthcare has unveiled Aeroflow Naturals, a division of CBD products.
Provider groups call for $15B reform plan
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2021
The American Health Care Association and LeadingAge have united to propose a registered nurse staffing requirement and enhanced Medicaid funding under a set of new reform measures aimed at improving long-term...
Editor’s Desk | Nursing homes and the welcoming of reforms
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2022
With Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and President Biden’s new push for nursing home reforms, we’ve been reminded that history-defining moments do not always qualify as “great.”
Commission goes to work
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
The newly formed Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes is set to begin its work this month.