Massive joint-replacement recall could increase care burden for affected seniors … 65-year prison sentence for thefts by senior care worker upheld by state Supreme Court … Pandemic brought greater...
It’s official: Final week for late Pinnacle Awards nominations
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James M. Berklan
Oct 27, 2023
Organizers have announced that the late entry period for McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards nominations has entered its final week. Submissions may be made through midnight Sunday, Nov. 5. The entry portal for...
Fogg clears the air on skilled nursing ‘tailwinds’
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James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2023
The headwinds for skilled nursing operators are significantly more numerous than the potential tailwinds, but there are reasons for provider optimism.
Former Speaker Ryan says CMS staffing mandate can be overruled, tabs senior care workforce solutions
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James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2023
NIC keynote speaker and former US House Speaker Paul Ryan optimistically emphasized immigration reform and technology as the two best tools to help senior care operators overcome dire staffing shortages.
McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards nominations now open until Nov. 5
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James M. Berklan
Oct 23, 2023
The final nomination window for the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards is now open through Sunday, Nov. 5. The elite awards program closed its standard nomination period Friday, but opportunities still remain...
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
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James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
State panel stops short of requiring mergers as a way to sustain LTC viability
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James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
One of the more intriguing proposals that may be pursued in the future would involve offering cash to nursing homes within 60 miles of one another that merge. House Speaker Hugh Bartels (R) said such a...
Health system that spent nursing home pay on its other businesses cleared in False Claims lawsuit
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James M. Berklan
Oct 19, 2023
A New York healthcare system that invested nursing home reimbursements in other parts of its business is not subject to False Claims Act litigation, a federal court has ruled.
AARP litigators blame nursing home HQs for staffing problems, publicize legal strategies against them
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James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2023
Nursing homes could find themselves open to civil rights and consumer protection lawsuits if the AARP Foundation Litigation unit is successful in three cases it is currently pursuing against operators.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 18
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2023
Seniors care and housing M&A hits decade-low spend, but 2023 amount still ‘surprising’ … Another state in crisis, estimates potential bed losses from staffing mandate … Pfizer CEO expects 17% will...