‘Imperative’ to finalize staffing rule this year, dozens of House members tell CMS
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 20, 2023
More than a quarter of the House of Representatives signed a letter last week urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to move forward with its plan to institute a nationwide staffing mandate...
MDS, staffing and falls prevention fill out Wednesday’s Expo lineup
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 20, 2023
The 17th annual spring edition of the McKnight’s Online Expo will take place Wednesday and offer the chance to earn up to four free CE credits.
Also in the News for Monday, March 20
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 20, 2023
Data breach at long-term care services group grows from 501 affected to 4.2 million … Governor strips contract from veterans home operator over abuse allegations … Study reaffirms providers’ inability...
OIG fraud report portends more challenges for skilled nursing
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 17, 2023
An annual report outlining state fraud control activities in the nation’s Medicaid facilities portends a challenging year ahead for nursing homes.
MedPAC pushes 3 percent Medicare SNF cut in report to Congress
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 17, 2023
A key body that advises Congress on Medicare policy is calling for a 3% reduction in payments to skilled nursing facilities in fiscal year 2024.
Also in the News for Friday, March 17
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 17, 2023
Federal legislation would add comprehensive dental, vision, hearing coverage for Medicare and Medicaid patients … FDA remains silent on potential spring COVID boosters … Veterans Affairs confirms four...
Lingering, ‘really scary’ reality of skilled nursing workforce reinforced by poll
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 16, 2023
A new skilled nursing workforce poll reveals deep and persistent hiring challenges at the nation’s nursing homes ahead of a minimum staffing rule expected to be announced by federal regulators next month.
Women fighting deep under-representation in nursing home leadership roles
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Jessica R. Towhey
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 16, 2023
A 15-point percentage gap exists between the number of women working in healthcare and women fighting for respect in leadership roles, according to a new report from a leading career website.
Also in the News for Thursday, March 16
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 16, 2023
MACPAC to states: Incentivize quality, make payments clearer … Ohio staff protest lack of frontline workers on state’s new nursing home task force … AP: Medicaid personal-need allowance is ‘humiliating’...
Can’t buy much on Grandma’s allowance
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 15, 2023
Knowing the incredibly tight dollar amounts that institutionalized Medicaid beneficiaries live by, I have a new perspective on my grandma’s desire to make little luxuries last.