Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows
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Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
Significantly fewer nursing home residents were hospitalized over the past 10 years, according to a new analysis of federal data focusing on quality of care.
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 22
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Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
Russian tank fires on Ukrainian nursing home, killing 56: report … HHS plans to sustain expanded telehealth access after PHE declaration ends … FDA advisory committee to consider future COVID-19 booster...
State lawmakers back $1 million staffing pool for long-term care facilities
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Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
A push to create an emergency temporary staffing pool for nursing homes and other congregate care operators is gaining traction among Minnesota lawmakers and providers.
Seniors housing and care lending heating up: study
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Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
The seniors housing and care lending environment clearly became more competitive as 2021 wore on, according to new survey findings.
Also in the News for Monday, March 21
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Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
Vaccine effectiveness wanes among nursing home residents after 3 months, study finds … Families want informal caregivers to get more attention in Biden’s nursing home reform plans … Idaho bill that...
Long-term care promises jobs, relocation help for Ukrainian refugees
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Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
Expecting a rush of Ukrainians to seek refuge in the U.S., long-term care facilities are launching a partnership that would offer them relocation assistance, job training and employment.
Assisted living claims cost outpaces that of SNFs: report
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Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
The average cost of insurance liability claims was lower for skilled nursing settings by more than $20,000 when compared to assisted living in a new national analysis.
Industry leader rebuts ‘disrespectful’ nursing home investigation
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Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
A top clinician with the nation’s largest nursing home association fought back this week against a highly critical report focusing on providers’ response to the deadly winter 2020 COVID-19 surge and...
Also in the News for Friday, March 18
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Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
Iowa VA health system to add long-term care services … Deadline for PRF second reporting period approaching … Nebraska facility closing its doors in May … Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services...
MedPAC’s call for 5 percent SNF pay cut ‘outdated and obsolete’
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Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2022
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s recommendation to cut base pay by 5% for skilled nursing facilities in 2023, doesn’t reflect the current state of the skilled nursing industry, according...