Feds extend coronavirus public health emergency for another three months … Michigan’s switch from Pfizer to Moderna vaccine delayed doses to long-term care … How WV is successfully managing, completing...
$300M more given for point-of-care tests, which have ‘saved thousands’: HHS official
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Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2021
The federal government has allocated an additional $300 million to support the nation’s overall point-of-care testing program, which may have already saved tens of thousands of lives, the country’s...
CMS officially withdraws $50B threat to Medicaid
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Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has officially withdrawn a controversial Medicaid proposal that providers warned could up to $50 billion from the program annually.
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Jan 08, 2021
Senior living occupancy reaches all time low … Michigan vetoes ‘granny cams’ in resident rooms … Florida provider accused of funneling coronavirus vaccines to wealthy donors … VA expands vaccinations...
‘Significant ramp-up’ of vaccinations coming for long-term care; AHCA happy with process
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Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2021
Vaccination efforts in long-term care facilities are expected to accelerate noticeably in the coming days and weeks, the nation’s top federal health official asserted Wednesday.
CVS, Walgreens: Facilities can expect to finish first round of vaccinations by late January
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Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2021
U.S. pharmacy retailers CVS Health and Walgreens both expect to be done with administering the first doses of coronavirus vaccines at long-term care facilities by the end of January.
Temperature control problems blamed for residents missing out on COVID shots
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Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2021
Hundreds of nursing home residents and staff members at a New York facility were unable to get the coronavirus vaccine this week after many doses were lost due to temperature control issues.
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Jan 07, 2021
Record fraudster Esformes appealing $43 million in federal penalties stemming from conviction … $600K federal grant is aimed at helping nursing homes implement COVID-19 mitigation practices … NC officials...
It’s … a NEW CAR! Operator gifts nurse aides with big holiday surprises
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Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
A California-based operator gifted two of its certified nursing assistants with brand new cars as part of their annual year-end holiday celebration this year.
CMS details 5 new scenarios that trigger infection control-focused surveys
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Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
Multiple weeks with new coronavirus cases or low staffing are among the additional scenarios that will trigger a focused infection control survey at a nursing home, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...