HHS ‘lacks authority’ to approve Tennessee’s Medicaid block grant proposal, advocates say … Six nursing homes fined a combined $30K for privacy, abuse violations … More than a third of nursing...
Providers want to change new state law that sets minimum training requirements for dementia care staff
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
Providers in New Hampshire are looking to amend a newly effective state law that sets minimum training requirements for facility staff members who care for people with dementia, including Alzheimer’s. ...
State ordered to turn over nursing home chain’s ownership records
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2020
A judge has ordered the state of Pennsylvania to turn over records regarding the ownership of a nursing home chain, despite the new operators asking to keep the information private.
Feds look to overturn decision on religious rule for healthcare workers
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 07, 2020
The federal government is challenging a decision that would force healthcare workers to provide care, even if it conflicts with their religious and moral beliefs. The decision blocks a federal rule that...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 7
Jan 07, 2020
LTC facility where six children died from viral outbreak cleared in new outbreak case … Murder of man in Florida nursing home under investigation … Nursing home CNAs to receive additional dementia...
VA pilot program aims to cut nursing home care costs
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Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2020
The Department of Veteran Affairs is piloting a program to reduce nursing home care costs through caring for veterans at home, as opposed to institutions.
New York asked to approve sale of four nursing homes following bankruptcy filing
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2020
Four New York nursing homes could soon have a new operator — and new names — if the state’s Department of Health approves an acquisition plan.
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 6
Jan 05, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker unveils long-term care plan … Nearly $5.9 billion in misspent Medicare, Medicaid funds could be returned to the federal government … Nearly a third...
PDPM starts strong, but backlash looms
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Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2020
Providers overall saw higher reimbursements under the Patient Driven Payment model than what would have come under the Resource Utilization Group system during its first month of implementation, an initial...
MedPAC: No pay hike for SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2020
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended no payment increases for skilled nursing providers in 2021 while also cautioning against payment decreases amid industry changes.