The government will press for action on a certification program for electronic health records used by long-term care providers, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology...
Medicare, Medicaid likely to start requiring tech tool use
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2013
As sharing of electronic health information becomes standard across all care settings, using technology may become a prerequisite for providers to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, according...
Diversicare exits Arkansas
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Diversicare is terminating its lease on 11 Arkansas nursing facilities, exiting that market after more than 20 years.
Skilled Healthcare Group CEO to retire as company rebuilds
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
Boyd Hendrickson, a transformative figure in long-term care while at the helm of Skilled Healthcare Group, will be retiring as the company restructures its balance sheet and administrative services.