Administrator invites residents to be a part of her wedding day
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
The bonds formed between providers and patients can sometimes feel like family. An administrator of a Georgia skilled nursing facility took that to an entirely new level by having residents be a part of...
Providers fear cutbacks ahead of CMS’ Medicaid block grant announcement
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
Forthcoming guidance by the Trump administration that would allow states to receive a portion of their Medicaid funding as a block grant has providers fearful of the “very real possibility of cutbacks...
Pushing a wheelchair not ‘medical service’ under arbitration agreement, so wrongful death suit against...
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
An Arizona skilled nursing facility won’t be allowed to use arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit that stemmed from a wheelchair accident involving a resident, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 30
Jan 30, 2020
Medicaid funding update for nursing homes could cost $272M … Minimum staffing proposal halted in Virginia … Florida’s Medicaid shortfalls not being addressed: advocates
Providers gear up to confront CMS regarding 8% Medicare Part B therapy cuts
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 28, 2020
Providers are preparing for the next phase of a lobbying effort after they plan to send a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week asking the agency to explain its proposed 8% cut...
Aide’s photo of resident didn’t violate health records law, court rules
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 28, 2020
Nursing home providers, take note: A court this week determined that a Minnesota senior living facility was not in violation of a state health records law after a nurse’s aide used a photograph of a...
Some residents receive fewer prescriptions due to lack of Medicare coverage
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 28, 2020
Long-term care residents who use Medicare to pay for prescription drugs could be receiving less medications after a study found that “a substantial” amount of enrollees had inadequate or no drug coverage.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 29
Jan 28, 2020
Average salary for assisted living administrators tops $100K … Majority of voters want more funding for Massachusetts nursing homes … Advocate fears older adults won’t seek healthcare services after...
Supreme Court OKs rule that could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services, jobs
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, will allow the Trump administration to begin enforcing a rule that allows the government to base green card decisions on whether an immigrant could later be seen...
New analysis of vastly different Dem long-term care plans details which could be the most promising
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s proposal for a public long-term care insurance program could be a promising solution for seniors, according to one prominent expert on Monday. Others...