100 never looked so good: NY provider celebrates centenarians
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 31, 2022
Not one, not two, not three but a New York skilled nursing facility celebrated seven residents that have reached the 100 year milestone with a big birthday celebration last week.
Minimum staffing measure would cost $530,000 more per nursing home: study
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 30, 2022
The implementation of a federal minimum staffing standard for nursing homes would not be economically feasible for providers under current reimbursement rates, newly released research shows.
Providers ‘very encouraged’ after meeting with CMS leader on nursing home reform
By
Danielle Brown
James M. Berklan
Mar 30, 2022
After initial dismay upon hearing the administration’s strategies for sweeping new nursing home reform plans last month, providers were more optimistic after meeting with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 30
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 30, 2022
FDA authorizes second booster for seniors and the immunocompromised … Provider request granted: Federal agency announces effort to reduce immigration backlogs … Tennessee opening up $230 million in...
Second booster shots coming for seniors, as expert warns of ‘high risk’ threats
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 29, 2022
Seniors in long-term care facilities could soon be in line for second COVID-19 booster shots if a recommendation from the Biden administration gains full approval.
The closing of Eliza Bryant Village, the 126-year-old Cleveland nursing home slated to cease business in June, will have a long-lasting negative impact on its surrounding community and other Ohio facilities,...
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 29
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 29, 2022
Ten lots of contaminated drugs shipped to nursing homes, hospitals … Cognitive decline cases in seniors more than doubles in 10 years … HHS would get nearly 27% funding increase under Biden proposal...
Bringing health home: The transitional care management model
Mar 28, 2022
[Partner Content] In this episode, we’ll explore the influencers that support this transitional care model and how facilities can take steps to capitalize on the growth of care at home to impact their...
Providers applaud expected revenue increase for MA plans
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 28, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid’s plan to create more options for the Medicare Advantage program through payment changes is being encouraged by the nation’s largest nursing home association.
Also in the News for Monday, March 28
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 28, 2022
CDC provides communication tips for nursing homes on treatment strategies … Two NY providers fined a combined $56K for COVID-19 violations … Senators want GAO to investigate low vaccination rates among...