Virginia facility pays $90k to settle lawsuit alleging it denied deaf resident admission over extra needs
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Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2021
A Virginia skilled nursing provider accused of denying a resident admission because she was deaf has settled a federal disability lawsuit for $90,000, the Department of Justice announced this week.
CareOne alleges ‘flawed process’ in massive Genesis, Welltower deal
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Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2021
A one-time potential suitor is accusing Genesis HealthCare and Welltower of using a “flawed process” to reach an $880 million agreement that led to the real estate investment trust terminating leases...
Strategies for success: Employee engagement through scheduling called a key for retention
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Danielle Brown
Apr 21, 2021
Allowing employees to have a say in their own work schedules can go a long way toward alleviating long-term care’s long-standing workforce challenges, according to one expert.
Fears become reality? Surveyor may have exposed residents, staff to COVID-19
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Danielle Brown
Apr 19, 2021
Provider concerns about surveyors potentially spreading COVID-19 throughout facilities due to a lack of required testing before entering may be justified after a report that a health department employee...
Congress delays 2% Medicare cuts at least through 2021
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Danielle Brown
Apr 15, 2021
A bill that will delay a 2% across-the-board cut to Medicare rates through the rest of the year — and stop billions in payment cuts for providers — is expected to be signed into law by President Joe...
Cadette Girl Scouts set to earn highest honor for volunteer work at nursing home
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Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2021
Two Indiana Cadette Girl Scouts are set to receive the highest honor they can earn for their volunteer work at a local long-term care facility during the pandemic.
Judge rules COVID-related suit against provider can advance, despite state’s immunity order
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Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2021
A federal judge has decided that a coronavirus-based lawsuit can move forward against an Illinois nursing home, despite the state’s immunity law.
CMS proposes 1.3% pay increase — with plenty of strings attached
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Kimberly Marselas
Danielle Brown
Apr 09, 2021
A proposal that would boost Medicare payments to skilled nursing providers by 1.3% next fiscal year also could trigger additional reporting requirements and increase the potential for penalties.
‘Words are not enough’: Employers, leaders push to increase CNA wages
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Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2021
Long-term care leaders and industry advocates “marched” alongside certified nursing assistants Wednesday in a push for better pay and support for them.
Providers look to pack infrastructure bills with Medicaid financing, workforce supports
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Danielle Brown
Apr 02, 2021
Investments in aging services infrastructure must include a new, $6 billion Provider Relief Fund for those hardest hit by the pandemic, a permanent increase of Medicaid’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage...