New York — One New York-based healthcare provider laid off 71 employees following state Medicaid spending cuts that will reportedly cost it $400 million in revenue.
Lawmaker slams proposal
Apr 01, 2020
Washington — A Washington state lawmaker claimed a budget proposal by Senate Democrats isn’t enough to cover a shortfall in Medicaid reimbursement rates to skilled nursing facilities.
First COVID-19 vaccine tests
Apr 01, 2020
Washington — The first test of an experimental vaccine for the 2019 novel coronavirus has begun in Seattle, WA.
State funding for Ohio’s ombudsman program gets $477K increase for more volunteers, facility visits
Apr 01, 2020
More eyes will be on long-term care providers in the state after Ohio approved an increase in funding that will help its ombudsman program add more volunteers and increase visits to facilities and residents.
April Reader Poll
Apr 01, 2020
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April FocusOn briefs
Apr 01, 2020
The LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions has released an Excel-based turnover cost calculator tool to help providers estimate how much staff turnover is costing their community. The organization notes...
Nursing homes in need of more direct-care workers have received a big boost from federal regulators.
Retired nurses ‘reluctant’ to join coronavirus battle
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has brought pleas from across the country for retired nurses, doctors and other clinicians to re-engage to help alleviate staffing shortages.
More states, operators race clock to create COVID-only treatment areas
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
More providers across the country are now considering converting traditional nursing homes to created COVID-only recovery facilities.
COVID-19 song lightens mood
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
Singing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” Maryland-based operator Nexion Health used a music video to help raise awareness on how providers can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their...