A Pennsylvania nursing home is facing at least a $62,000 fine from the federal government for infection control deficiencies at the facility during the coronavirus pandemic.
Also in the News for Monday, June 15
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Danielle Brown
Jun 15, 2020
‘Better than death’: Cuomo stands by no visits at nursing homes … OIG study to examine pandemic’s impact on nursing homes … Tennessee releases guidelines on resuming visitations at nursing homes...
Providers appeal to VP to investigate PPE distribution ‘failures’; Senate subcommittee holds hearing...
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Danielle Brown
Jun 12, 2020
Providers across the country have reported they’ve received faulty personal protective equipment from the federal government. The second largest nursing home association is now calling on Vice President...
Despite lack of complaints, CMS warns providers not to take resident stimulus checks
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Danielle Brown
Jun 12, 2020
Nursing home providers that seize stimulus checks from residents could be removed from participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the Trump Administration warned this week.
NY eases testing mandate for some nursing home workers
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Danielle Brown
Jun 12, 2020
New York is relaxing its twice-a-week testing mandate for nursing home workers in certain parts of the state.
Also in the News for Friday, June 12
Jun 12, 2020
Signature Healthcare lays off 100 employees at HQ … Colorado prepares to resume nursing homes visits … California providers defend response to COVID-19 … Ohio nursing home workers hold ‘PPE patrols’...
Verma favors keeping expanded telemedicine access after pandemic
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Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma hinted Tuesday that waivers permitting broader telehealth coverage will be extended after the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 costs should be baked into the SNF PPS payment structure for ‘foreseeable future,’ AHCA...
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Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
The federal government should integrate increased costs associated with COVID-19 care in the SNF PPS payment structure for the “foreseeable future” to ensure adequate reimbursement, according to the...
Expert says pandemic highlights need ‘more money, new model’ for long-term care
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Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been brutal for the long-term care system in the United States, but the pandemic can serve as a learning opportunity to rethink the care system and how it’s funded, according...
Also in the News for Thursday, June 11
Jun 11, 2020
WHO clarifies comments on asymptomatic spread of COVID-19 … North Dakota announces phased plans for reopening LTC facilities … Outdoor visits at nursing homes to start in New Hampshire … Nevada health...