Lawmakers want fresh LTC vaccination data in MDS, on Nursing Home Compare
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 04, 2021
A pair of prominent lawmakers are urging the federal government to provide ongoing data updates about the progress of its COVID-19 vaccination program at long-term care facilities in a push for more transparency.
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 4
Jan 04, 2021
Providers detail experiences with first coronavirus vaccination clinics … Operators stress need for continuation of public health emergency declaration … Feds announce $50K settlement with SNF operator...
Providers get relief from Medicare cuts, but no liability protections in year-end legislative packages
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 22, 2020
Providers are set to receive extended relief from the 2% Medicare sequester cuts under a year-end legislative relief deal that was finalized by federal lawmakers on Monday. However, they will have to wait...
The best columns of 2020
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 22, 2020
With December nearing its end, we took the opportunity to see which blog postings at mcknights.com were the most popular with McKnight’s Long-Term Care News readers in 2020. This list details some of...
‘Unbelievable’: NJ misses deadline so nursing homes will start vaccinations next week
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 22, 2020
Coronavirus vaccinations for New Jersey long-term care residents and workers will start a week later than most states after state officials missed a key federal deadline.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 22
Dec 22, 2020
VA pilots wastewater testing program to identify coronavirus infections at nursing homes earlier … Seniors over age 75 are next in line for COVID vaccines … Report: More stringent staffing requirements,...
AHCA and other groups pushing for extension of 2% Medicare sequester cut; Congress reaches deal on third...
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 21, 2020
Healthcare providers, including nursing homes, are demanding continued relief from the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The relief would help improve the “relatively...
Walgreens, CVS Health COVID-19 vaccinations starting at thousands of long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 21, 2020
U.S. pharmacy retailers Walgreens and CVS Health both began coronavirus vaccinations at long-term facilities late last week.
Nominations sought for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 21, 2020
Now’s the time to submit nominations for the McKnight’s 2021 Women of Distinction Awards program.
Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 21
Dec 21, 2020
New Jersey could soon require nursing homes and hospitals to report worker COVID data … HHS releases additional FAQs on vaccine distribution … Families search for alternatives after winter weather...