Perspectives

Mass layoffs rankle CMS, HHS, CDC

Nearly 200,000 federal workers fired on Valentine's Day 2025

Tariffs could raise costs for nursing homes

No word yet on healthcare carveouts

Nursing home staffing mandate final defense

Rule widely expected to be trimmed

Penalties skyrocket as number of nursing homes declines

Increased oversight and lower staffing levels

Skin Wound Documentation: Implications in Care, Claims and Compliance

Accurate documentation of wound care is essential for defending claims…

Prepare now for extensive survey changes in February 2025

'Vigilance,' 'solid systems' needed ahead of changes

Early, Focused Reviews to Combat “Profits over People” Claims

The plaintiffs’ bar has redirected its efforts from the allegations…

COVID-19 federal protections not applicable

Florida assisted living lawsuit remanded to state court

Broad immunity granted in negligence claims

Illinois assisted living providers protected

Malnutrition Diagnosis and Documentation

Comprehensive medical record documentation is critical in demonstrating quality care…

Wound-related insurance claims on the rise in senior living

These cases can produce some of the worst liability outcomes…

The Bloody Truth About Brain Bleeds & Blood Thinners

These cases can produce some of the worst liability outcomes…