LTC coalition ramps up fight against sending COVID-19 patients to nursing homes; coronavirus deals blow...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 03, 2020
Providers are again warning against state efforts that would force nursing homes to accept all admissions from hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic, saying the plans are “not sound policy” and...
Washington SNF faces $611K fine following federal investigation into coronavirus outbreak
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 03, 2020
A Washington state skilled nursing facility that was the site of the first coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is facing a $611,000 fine following a federal investigation on the cause of the breakout.
Providers to receive more than 500,000 PPE, medical supplies confiscated from price gougers
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 03, 2020
More personal protective equipment is coming for providers in the hard-hit New York area after the federal government confiscated more than half a million medical supplies from people hoarding the products...
Also in the News for Friday, April 3
Apr 03, 2020
CMS plans to recoup Medicaid funds from providers kicked out of the program … Medical directors are key to survey success for providers: experts … Treasury Department reverses course, says Social Security...
Expert: Sending COVID-19-positive residents to hospital may be wrong ‘knee-jerk’ reaction
By
Liza Berger
Danielle Brown
Apr 02, 2020
Based on the negative outcomes of the coronavirus, long-term care facilities should not automatically send COVID-19-positive residents to the hospital for treatment, the chair of AMDA The Society for Post-Acute...
Expanded Medicare pay program expedites providers’ cash flow
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Danielle Brown
Apr 02, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services hopes the expansion of its accelerated and advanced payment program will expedite cash flow to providers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Campaign pledges to make millions of masks for providers; SNFs receive first donations
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 02, 2020
Two Washington state skilled nursing facilities were the first in the state to receive hand-stitched face masks in a global campaign to provide millions of masks to providers amid critical shortages.
Also in the News for Thursday, April 2
Apr 02, 2020
Group fears pandemic could cost Medicare up to $115.4 billion, derail Medicare ACOs … LeadingAge calls on providers to send advice, tips on COVID-19 response … 40 states now approved for emergency...
Probe: SNF, site of first outbreak, acted slowly
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Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
A federal investigation found that the Washington state skilled nursing facility where the first U.S. coronavirus outbreak occurred acted slowly in response to warning signs.
PPE shortages make for a ‘perfect storm’
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued expansive guidance on the best ways to conserve personal protection equipment, such as gowns and masks, as supply shortages became a massive concern...