By gchambery on
2/20/2010 10:47 AM
Governor Patterson recently released his 2010-2011 NYS budget. Within the proposed budget we are seeing more cuts in Medicaid reimbursement and more taxes for those who pay for care out of their own pockets. A proposed 1% increase in the nursing home assessment tax will make it that much more difficult for consumers to afford the cost of care. These fees represent a gross receipts tax on nursing homes and as such go right to the state coffers.
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By gchambery on
1/22/2010 2:03 PM
New Executive Chef Juliana Stojanova has hit the ground running at Maplewood.
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By gchambery on
1/6/2010 6:37 AM
We continue to re-think how we do things at Maplewood and this little tidbit caught my eye while I was reviewing some industry news.
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By gchambery on
12/29/2009 7:45 PM
I was just watching the evening news a little earlier and at the end of the broadcast they listed all the people that have passed away in 2009. The list of notable names was pretty remarkable.
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By gchambery on
12/20/2009 8:35 PM
Watching Meet the press this morning and I don't hear any talk about the 14 billion dollars being cut out of the Medicare reimbursement to Nursing Homes over the next 10 years.
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By gchambery on
12/14/2009 3:49 PM
About 5 years ago I was introduced to a legend in the world of self improvement. Jim Rohn is a man I have come to admire. I appreciate the advice he has delivered to so many people over many years.
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By gchambery on
12/8/2009 8:25 AM
Over the last few months Nursing Home providers have been fighting Medicaid cuts to the rates they are paid to take care of Patients who have exhausted all their money.
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By gchambery on
12/1/2009 2:07 PM
A shining example of Thankfulness - Al Plotsker. On this Thanksgiving Day I am remembering an individual who exemplified a thankful spirit.
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By gchambery on
12/1/2009 2:06 PM
We will have a new Chef on board at the Maplewood by Christmas 2009. This will be an exciting addition to our staff.
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