Nursing homes, ALFs asking for $15B more in federal funding to aid census recovery
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Danielle Brown
Apr 26, 2021
The American Health Care Association is pushing to get an additional $15 billion injected into the Provider Relief Fund for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in order to boost recovery throughout...
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Apr 26, 2021
COVID cases at all-time low in long-term care … CVS, Walgreens wrap up LTC facility vaccine clinics … Proposed NC legislation would fine nursing homes for restricting visitors … Florida providers...
The immunization advisory board for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has given long-term providers a boost by recommending the resumption of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine 10 days...
CMS combing the data as it narrows PDPM adjustment targets
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Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has been monitoring and conducting “very comprehensive data analysis” to identify any trends or changes in provider behavior, payments and beneficiary care...
Conducting rounds via telemedicine? A new framework promises to cut distractions and delays
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Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2021
Skilled nursing facilities were able to completely eliminate disruptions and increase clinical care time during telehealth rounding sessions under a new framework developed by California researchers.
Also in the News for Friday, April 23
Apr 23, 2021
CDC: COVID infections ‘rare’ among fully vaccinated … Senate Finance Committee advances Chiquita Brooks-LaSure nomination for CMS administrator … Public health emergency declaration extended through...
CDC guidance on post-vaccination plans at nursing homes could come this week; J&J pause not expected...
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Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2021
Federal officials said more infection control and prevention guidance regarding COVID-19 could be coming for nursing homes in the next several days. They also said they don’t expect the pause of Johnson...
Former nursing home owner gets 2.5 years in prison for stealing more than $4M from employees
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Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2021
A former Connecticut nursing home owner will spend the next 2 1/2 years in prison for stealing more than $4 million from staff members’ pension and health plans.
Key Senate Republican holds up CMS administrator nominee over Medicaid waiver
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Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2021
The confirmation of President Joe Biden’s nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is being delayed by a top Senate Republican over a recent Medicaid waiver decision.
Also in the News for Thursday, April 22
Apr 22, 2021
CDC pushes SNF worker vaccinations even harder after unvaccinated employee causes outbreak at Kentucky facility … LeadingAge lobbies for changes to 3-day stay, nurse aide training and surveying at annual...