When news broke this week regarding the first injunction against the federal vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, I’ll admit I was surprised that a court found enough merit in the challenging...
The Missouri Paradox
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jul 23, 2021
Just when you thought summer was going well, we now have surges in Missouri and Arkansas of the COVID-19 Delta variant. That’s right, these past few weeks your sunny summer was clouded by news that the...
Louisiana, Missouri leaders wrestle with ‘granny cam’ laws
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
In-room nursing home cameras could soon be operating in a sixth state, thanks to the signature of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D).
104-day strike nets nursing home employees a 20-cent raise, health insurance concession
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 16, 2018
Workers at Christian Care Home in Ferguson, MO, have approved a new labor contract that calls for across-the-board raises following a 104-day strike.
Missouri politicians seek annual funding boosts for nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 23, 2018
The Missouri Senate has advanced a proposal to increase nursing home reimbursements.
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Mar 26, 2015
Insurance companies struggle with long-term care … Missouri’s Medicaid program lost out on $27M, audit says … B. Smith testifies on Alzheimer’s at Senate hearing … NLRB playing...
Berkadia announces $156 million in financing
Jul 15, 2014
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC recently worked with Capital Senior Living Corporation in arranging $156.6 million to finance 15 seniors housing properties located in seven states.
Matejka joins Gershman Mortgage
Jun 21, 2013
Lynn Matejka has joined the Gershman Mortgage as a project loan administrator in company’s Clayton office.
States get enhanced Medicaid funding for home- and community-based services
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 15, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced enhanced Medicaid funding to states looking to provide more community-based services to elderly and disabled individuals.
A survey you don’t have to worry about
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 29, 2012
The quality of nursing home care is improving — and residents and their families are noticing. That’s the message two industry researchers want administrators and caregivers to take away from new...