http://www.mcknights.com Latest articles from McKnight's Long Term Care News McKnight's News News custserv@mcknights.com no The Food and Drug Administration is moving to tighten regulations around fecal transplants, which research has shown to be an effective treatment for Clostridium difficile infection. http://www.mcknights.com/fecal-transplants-to-treat-c-diff-now-need-fda-approval/article/293722/ Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT The Food and Drug Administration is moving to tighten regulations around fecal transplants, which research has shown to be an effective treatment for Clostridium difficile infection. McKnight's The federal government is ramping up efforts to reduce the number of disabled people in nursing homes through interagency initiatives. While many disabled people have already been moved out of nursing homes, a sharper focus is needed because the aging of the baby boom generation will increase the number of seniors with disabilities, the Education Department said in a Federal Register article. http://www.mcknights.com/government-initiatives-aim-to-decrease-number-of-disabled-people-in-nursing-homes/article/293724/ Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT The federal government is ramping up efforts to reduce the number of disabled people in nursing homes through interagency initiatives. While many disabled people have already been moved out of nursing homes, a sharper focus is needed because the aging of the baby boom generation will increase the number of seniors with disabilities, the Education Department said in a Federal Register article. McKnight's An optometrist in Kentucky defrauded Medicare and Medicaid by filing claims for nursing home care that was unnecessary or not provided, alleges a False Claims Act lawsuit recently brought by the federal government. http://www.mcknights.com/nursing-home-optometrist-faces-false-claims-suit-alleging-excessive-unreasonable-eye-exams/article/293723/ Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT An optometrist in Kentucky defrauded Medicare and Medicaid by filing claims for nursing home care that was unnecessary or not provided, alleges a False Claims Act lawsuit recently brought by the federal government. McKnight's The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated the online Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual, modifying instructions related to the 2% reimbursement reductions resulting from sequestration. http://www.mcknights.com/cms-updates-snf-medicare-manual-to-implement-sequestration-cuts/article/293552/ Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated the online Medicare Provider Reimbursement Manual, modifying instructions related to the 2% reimbursement reductions resulting from sequestration. McKnight's Marilyn Tavenner has become the first confirmed head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in seven years. Advocates in the long-term care sector welcomed the news. http://www.mcknights.com/senate-confirms-tavenner-as-cms-administrator/article/293553/ Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:00 GMT Marilyn Tavenner has become the first confirmed head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in seven years. Advocates in the long-term care sector welcomed the news. McKnight's Aviv REIT Inc. netted nearly $279 million in an initial public offering of common stock. The Chicago-based company first tried to go public in 2008 but was stopped by the economic crisis, and a 2009 attempt was met with investor resistance. http://www.mcknights.com/aviv-finally-finds-success-with-279m-initial-public-offering/article/291289/ Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT Aviv REIT Inc. netted nearly $279 million in an initial public offering of common stock. The Chicago-based company first tried to go public in 2008 but was stopped by the economic crisis, and a 2009 attempt was met with investor resistance. McKnight's Benedictine Health System President and CEO Dale M. Thompson will retire in December. Thompson is a former president of the American Health Care Association. http://www.mcknights.com/businessbriefs/article/291294/ Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT Benedictine Health System President and CEO Dale M. Thompson will retire in December. Thompson is a former president of the American Health Care Association. McKnight's Advocat Inc., which operates 48 skilled nursing centers, changed its name to Diversicare Healthcare Services as of March 15. Its facilities already operated under the Diversicare name, and President and CEO Kelly J. Gill said the name change is to unify branding. http://www.mcknights.com/new-name-for-advocat-inc/article/291292/ Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT Advocat Inc., which operates 48 skilled nursing centers, changed its name to Diversicare Healthcare Services as of March 15. Its facilities already operated under the Diversicare name, and President and CEO Kelly J. Gill said the name change is to unify branding. McKnight's A four-person review panel would have to approve civil malpractice lawsuits against long-term care providers before the claims could go to court, under a bill that recently passed the state senate in Kentucky. http://www.mcknights.com/state-news/article/287085/ Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:44:16 GMT A four-person review panel would have to approve civil malpractice lawsuits against long-term care providers before the claims could go to court, under a bill that recently passed the state senate in Kentucky. McKnight's Virginia — State Sen. Bill Stanley (R) has introduced a bill requiring that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other certified nursing facilities obtain minimum levels of insurance. If SB70 becomes law, affected facilities would have to maintain liability coverage of at least $1 million, and have levels of professional liability insurance defined by the state's medical malpractice caps. http://www.mcknights.com/state-news/article/282772/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:27:47 GMT Virginia — State Sen. Bill Stanley (R) has introduced a bill requiring that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other certified nursing facilities obtain minimum levels of insurance. If SB70 becomes law, affected facilities would have to maintain liability coverage of at least $1 million, and have levels of professional liability insurance defined by the state's medical malpractice caps. McKnight's The Florida Health Care Association (FHA) criticized a report that one in five Florida nursing homes appears on the state's watch list for failing to meet minimum care standards or correct violations within a specified time frame. http://www.mcknights.com/state-news/article/279236/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:20:00 GMT The Florida Health Care Association (FHA) criticized a report that one in five Florida nursing homes appears on the state's watch list for failing to meet minimum care standards or correct violations within a specified time frame. McKnight's