Key clues on how to close the research chasm in long-term care
By
Marty Stempniak
May 14, 2019
Research in long-term care is often hard to come by, but a group of experts from Colorado is attempting to better understand this phenomenon.
New optimism for hearing on ‘observation status’ bill
By
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.
Controversy over nursing home funding underscores need to keep state’s provider tax, newspaper...
By
Marty Stempniak
May 14, 2019
The Minneapolis Star Tribune Editorial Board is defending local providers as legislators consider “catastrophic” cuts to nursing home pay.
Virtual reality can improve quality of life for people with dementia, researchers say
By
Marty Stempniak
May 14, 2019
Deploying virtual reality technology can “vastly improve” day-to-day life for dementia patients, bolstering their ability to recall past memories, reducing aggression and improving caregiver interactions.
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 14
By
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...
Genesis chief: States realizing Medicaid pay rates aren’t enough
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Marty Stempniak
May 13, 2019
The nation’s largest nursing home chain believes that state capitals are finally catching on to what industry watchers have known for years — Medicaid rates are not cutting it.
Bill would address state’s CNA shortages by lowering requirements
By
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.
McKnight’s named Top 10 in the Nation
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Marty Stempniak
May 13, 2019
Kudos continue to roll in for McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, with the publication being named one of the nation’s best business publications on Thursday.
Also in the News for Monday, May 13
By
Marty Stempniak
May 13, 2019
Landlord LTC Properties says it’s looking to sell Preferred Care nursing facilities … Former nursing home owner must pay back almost $3.5M to IRS, banks; gets prison time … Who’s hiring? 450 nursing...
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.