One-time universal testing at nursing homes would cost $440M, AHCA says; most nursing homes on track...
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Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
Just one round of testing every nursing home resident and staff member would cost about $440 million nationwide, according to data released Wednesday by the American Health Care Association/National Center...
States using Medicaid to provide ‘lifeline’ for providers, association reports
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Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
More states are using Medicaid to help nursing homes handle additional costs during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure residents remain safe, according to LeadingAge.
Court reviewing $95K fine assessed against HCR ManorCare
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Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
The California Supreme Court is reviewing a jury award of $95,500 against HCR ManorCare as it debates the correct penalty amounts for alleged health and safety violations.
Infection control problems ‘persisted’ at nursing homes prior to pandemic: GAO
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Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
Infection control deficiencies were widespread throughout nursing homes even before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
New Orleans style: Louisiana facility uses second-line parade to celebrate recovered COVID-19 patients
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Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
A Louisiana skilled nursing facility celebrated its residents who successfully recovered from COVID-19 the way only a New Orleans-area facility could — with a second-line parade.
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May 21, 2020
New federal rule allows employers to offer bonuses to workers with varying hours … Pennsylvania joins growing list of states using National Guard for coronavirus response at long-term care facilities...
Skilled nursing occupancy slips as COVID-19 pandemic rages: NIC
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Danielle Brown
May 20, 2020
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities took a hit following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic after showing signs of stabilization for several quarters, new data from the National Investment Center...
New MDS updates depend largely on state Medicaid agencies, expert says
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Danielle Brown
May 20, 2020
How providers respond to an update of MDS item sets 3.0 (version 1.17.2) will largely depend on what their state Medicaid agency will require under the new format, one payment expert emphasized Tuesday.
Pandemic has made it harder for nursing facilities to recruit, retain workers
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Danielle Brown
May 20, 2020
Long-term care providers around the country are struggling to hire and retain workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 20, 2020
Provider gets court win: Kindred Healthcare not liable for resident’s death … Lawmakers call for probe into Michigan governor’s nursing home orders during pandemic … Cuomo: ‘Nobody’ should...