Feds formally investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
The federal government’s focus on private equity ownership in nursing homes is just a “red herring” for lawmakers, one leader said after the launch of a new probe into the matter.
Union authorizes strike over conditions nursing homes say they’ve already met
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
Union members representing more than 400 nursing home workers at five Connecticut are threatening to strike next week over wages, retirement benefits and “unfair labor practices.”
HHS extends public health emergency, answering providers’ No. 1 priority
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
Much to the relief of long-term care operators, the Department of Health and Human Services has extended the public health emergency declaration for another 90 days, agency chief Xavier Becerra announced...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 14
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
Provider talks importance of fourth COVID shot for seniors … Florida HCBS providers still waiting on $1.2 billion in supplemental Medicaid funds approved last year … Collaborative discharge program...
After 55 years, the Guys have it: Kentucky SNF surprises couple with wedding ceremony, celebration
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2022
A Kentucky nursing home resident and her husband finally got the wedding of their dreams more than 55 years after they first recited their vows.
More vaccine reporting in line for SNFs under CMS proposal
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 13, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is eyeing a new measure that would require skilled nursing facilities to report flu vaccination rates among workers.
Providers face rush of COVID-related lawsuits
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 13, 2022
Nursing homes are fighting a rush of COVID-related class-action lawsuits from families who claim providers didn’t take proper steps to ensure residents’ safety during the start of the pandemic.
Also in the News for Wednesday, April 13
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 13, 2022
Proposal would require Louisiana nursing homes to submit a report after evacuations … COVID-19 cases projected to increase by nearly 55% over next two weeks … The Ensign Group announces $600 million...
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