NLRB final rule accelerates union elections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) yesterday passed a final rule on union elections that provider groups contend…
News December 23
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Hospital discharge summaries often delayed; may affect nursing home re-hospitalizations
Summary reports that follow discharged hospital patients to a nursing home are frequently delayed and sometimes incomplete, according…
News December 22Kentucky association requests review panels for nursing home lawsuits
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities is requesting the creation of a state law that would put…
News December 21NCPA: Changes to LTC pharmacy consultants ‘jeopardize rural healthcare’
Changes proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could create turmoil for independent community pharmacies…
News December 21Navigator to form biggest long-term care GPO after Extendicare acquisition
Extendicare Real Estate Investment Trust announced Monday that U.S. subsidiary, Extendicare Health Services, Inc., had agreed to sell…
News December 20Pioneer ACO model attracts 32 healthcare providers
Thirty-two healthcare organizations from 18 states are participating in the government’s Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) initiative, the Department…
News December 19SEC sues former Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac executives
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged six former top executives of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie…
News December 16Medicaid LTC funding shortfall projected at $6.3 Billion in 2011
The shortfall in Medicaid funding for long-term care will reach $6.3 billion during 2011, according to projections released…
News December 15Conn. nursing home locks out union workers after stalled bargaining
Nursing home operator HealthBridge Management said Wednesday it is prepared to lock out an additional 700 workers from…
News December 14
