For years, various bills have been introduced in the Kentucky State legislature to create a means of limiting lawsuits by individuals and groups against nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other service providers for seniors. Many other states have implemented such “tort reform” laws, but none of any significance has been passed in…
Where’s the best place to land?
The journey of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias is wrought with challenges, obstacles and heartaches. Although there have been advancements in the treatment of these diseases, there still is no cure on the horizon and, as we know, the final outcome is inevitable. It’s also very difficult for the family…
Skaff appointed to Kentucky Board of Licensure for long-term care administrators
Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Karen O. Skaff, associate professor and chair in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences, to the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Long-Term Care Administrators to serve for a term expiring Jan. 12, 2017. Skaff represents educators in the field of allied health…
Proceed with caution
Delaware court ruling impacts confidentiality agreements and merger and acquisition negotiations. Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the healthcare field, including the long-term care sector, has been strong, with high reported deal volume and values. The dynamic created by healthcare reform in the U.S. is certainly a major force behind the move to greater consolidation,…
LTC: State of the industry
Challenging times for long-term care operators are also times for optimism. What is the state of long-term care in Kentucky? A state of flux. A state of evolution. A state of unprecedented opportunity, and maybe a state of peril depending on certain budget cuts and legislative changes.