Transitions and quality command center stage as experts examine post-acute care’s future
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John Hall
Jul 06, 2017
Few will dispute the value of ensuring patients are optimally treated and attended to as they move across care settings.
Vendor to pay $155M in first-of-kind case
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James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2017
An electronic health records vendor accused of paying kickbacks and selling its software even though it wasn’t certified will pay $155 million to settle legal claims.
Court: CNAs’ overtime case may continue
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Jul 06, 2017
A lawsuit alleging a New Jersey skilled nursing facility underpaid its certified nursing assistants for overtime and meal breaks may continue, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled...
Omnicare settles kickback, FCA cases for $31 million
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Jul 06, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare agreed to pay a total of $31 million in May to settle allegations it submitted false claims and accepted kickbacks to promote certain drugs.
How to do it… Boosting retention
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John Hall
Jul 06, 2017
Providers are increasingly realizing they need to apply some of the “TLC” for residents to their hard-working staff, as well — or risk absenteeism and attrition. Experts offer valuable insights...
Winning ‘curb appeal’
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John Hall
Jul 06, 2017
Common area appearances are the valuable opportunity to entice and impress prospective clients and their family members both before and long after move-in
Through thick and thin
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 06, 2017
Age, health declines may lead to skin breakdowns, but judicious use of products paired with nutritional and incontinence interventions can lessen the pain
SNF deals hit $500 million
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Jul 06, 2017
Transactions within the nursing care sector reached $500 million in the first quarter of 2017, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Sabra Health Care, CCP to team up in $7.4 billion deal
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Jul 06, 2017
Care Capital Properties and Sabra Health Care REIT will join forces to create a “premier” healthcare real estate investment trust, the companies announced in May.