As most states see nursing home cases increase, providers fear third wave of COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 20, 2020
Nursing homes across the country are warning of potential new COVID-19 outbreaks throughout facilities as new cases rise around the country.
Lab responsible for COVID testing errors at dozens of nursing homes faces possible federal sanctions
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 20, 2020
A Massachusetts laboratory responsible for COVID-19 testing errors at several nursing homes could face fines of up to $10,000 per day for lab practices that jeopardized the safety of residents.
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Oct 20, 2020
Michigan nursing home workers strike over pandemic conditions, strike at several other facilities averted … 21% of Medicare beneficiaries have forgone some healthcare because of pandemic: CMS survey...
Sign-ups start today for feds’ new free COVID-19 vaccine program for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2020
Long-term care providers are being urged to participate in a federal vaccination program that would provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff members with no out-of-pocket costs.
Parkinson: 2020 a ‘clinical nightmare and financial disaster’ but ‘we will get back’
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2020
Long-term care providers entered 2020 thinking it was going to be one of the best years ever for the sector, but their hopes were quickly shattered following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in late...
Nursing home move-ins accelerating: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2020
Skilled nursing executives reported an increase in move-ins within the last month, according to a new survey by the National Investment Center for Seniors House & Care (NIC).
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Oct 19, 2020
Providers get updated fact sheet on three-day stay, benefit-period waivers … Experts: Long-term care facilities may still be vulnerable to deadly coronavirus outbreaks as cases rise worldwide … Oklahoma...
Skilled nursing operators must exploit PDPM better during pandemic: CLA analysis
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 16, 2020
Skilled nursing operators would be remiss to forget about the opportunities the Patient Driven Payment Model presents during the ongoing public health emergency, according to a new industry report. Most...
CMS will pay more to labs that process COVID-19 tests quicker starting Jan. 1
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 16, 2020
Laboratories that process coronavirus diagnostic tests within two calendar days will receive a higher Medicare reimbursement than those that take longer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...
CDC gives new pathway for point-of-care reporting on NHSN site
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 16, 2020
A new pathway for reporting results from point-of-care coronavirus testing devices is now available for long-term care providers on the National Healthcare Safety Network.