Nursing home reform a ‘fleeting opportunity’ for industry: Kramer … Arizona advocates seek answers on state’s long-term care ombudsman program … Legislation that would delay 2% Medicare cuts...
SNF payments could drop by $12 per patient day under potential PDPM recalibration
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 13, 2021
Skilled nursing operators are being encouraged to start analyzing their operations in order to prepare for a possible reduction in reimbursement levels if a recalibration to the Patient Driven Payment...
The $28M question: How do you get more staff to become vaccinated?
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 13, 2021
Providers aiming to increase vaccine acceptance among employees could receive up to $28 million in grant funding, thanks to a new research opportunity announced by a federal research institute.
Also in the News for Tuesday, April 13
Apr 13, 2021
Kansas governor signs bill that gives legal immunity to nursing homes for COVID-related lawsuits … Investigation finds one-third of Wisconsin facilities violated COVID-19 protocols … More long-term...
Danger ahead?: SNFs face potentially steep cuts as CMS considers changes to PDPM, VBP program
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Danielle Brown
Apr 12, 2021
A recalibration to the Patient Driven Payment Model could have troubling payment implications for skilled nursing providers who are still trying to manage a difficult operating environment caused by the...
CMS ends COVID blanket waivers for resident transfers and discharges, roommate changes
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Danielle Brown
Apr 12, 2021
Providers must resume giving advance notice about resident transfers, discharges, and room and roommate changes after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ended emergency blanket waivers for the...
Nursing home COVID cases jump 635% despite vaccinations, and state’s elective surgeries slow down
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Danielle Brown
Apr 12, 2021
Michigan providers are on high alert following a huge, unexpected surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths at facilities despite a vaccination program in full force.
Also in the News for Monday, April 12
Apr 12, 2021
Detectable antibodies found in residents after COVID vaccination: study … Nursing home workers have died at twice the rate of hospital workers during the pandemic … Experts debate Biden’s proposal...
CMS proposes 1.3% pay increase — with plenty of strings attached
By
Kimberly Marselas
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2021
A proposal that would boost Medicare payments to skilled nursing providers by 1.3% next fiscal year also could trigger additional reporting requirements and increase the potential for penalties.
Up next: CMS moves to mandate staff vaccination reporting during COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing a new quality measure for skilled nursing facilities to track COVID-19 vaccination coverage among its workers.