Today’s the day! Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
The nomination deadline for the third annual awards program administered by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. The entry fee is $99.
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Jan 13, 2021
CMS releases playbook that details agency’s pandemic response … Texas governor wants CVS, Walgreens to speed up vaccinations at long-term care facilities … California seeks to expand Medicaid coverage...
CMS could have expanded role under Biden presidency
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could have a broader mission under President-Elect Joe Biden’s administration in order to meet the many significant changes he’s eyeing in healthcare, according...
CMS approves ‘unprecedented’ demo to create Medicaid block grant program
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2021
Tennessee has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to run a demonstration project that will make it the first state to simulate a Medicaid block grant program.
State acts to add more pharmacies to accelerate federal nursing home vaccine program
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Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2021
Michigan officials are looking to speed up the COVID-19 vaccination rate in their state by expanding the process to include more pharmacies that can administer the shots.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 12
Jan 12, 2021
World Health Organization releases updated COVID-19 guidance for long-term care facilities … Biden expected to release more COVID-19 doses to speed up delivery … CDC study confirms community COVID...
CDC study confirms: Coronavirus most often spread by asymptomatic carriers
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 11, 2021
Researchers now believe that at least 50% of new coronavirus cases stem from asymptomatic carriers based on study findings by researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Advisory group recommends granny cams, more infection control regs
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 11, 2021
Connecticut nursing homes could be required to increase their on-hand supply of personal protective equipment and allow residents or their families to install cameras in their rooms, if recommendations...
Senator wants probe of LTC provider accused of giving COVID vaccines to wealthy donors
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Danielle Brown
Jan 11, 2021
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is calling on Congress to investigate reports that a long-term care provider in the state offered early access to COVID-19 vaccinations to its wealthy donors.
2 days to go: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 11, 2021
The final nomination deadline for the 20201 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards arrives Wednesday.