Verma: Feds to prioritize nursing homes with three or more COVID-19 cases for point-of-care tests
By
Liza Berger
Danielle Brown
Jul 15, 2020
The federal government will prioritize nursing homes with three or more coronavirus cases during the initial distribution of point-of-care COVID-19 tests.
Senators want the inside story on potential permanent telehealth changes
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 08, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators is seeking information from top federal health officials on permanent changes to Medicare telehealth rules that are currently being considered.
A dozen frontline workers honored for ‘extraordinary service’ during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2020
A dozen direct caregivers at nursing homes, senior living and various long-term care facilities were honored for their “exceptional acts of care” during the pandemic.
FocusOn Briefs
Jul 01, 2020
Cardinal Health introduces the SkinHealth360 platform; Seni partners with National Association for Continence; SpiderTech kinesiology tape addresses PPE skin issues; Tissue Analytics acquired; AmeriPride...
Meet Erika Gennari, Rising Star honoree
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 29, 2020
Through her powerful and compelling marketing campaigns, Erika Gennari already has begun to leave her mark on the senior living industry, despite joining Charlottesville, VA-based Commonwealth Senior Living...
National champion head coach sends encouraging video to Louisiana nursing home workers
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 25, 2020
Louisiana nursing home workers received their very own “Geaux Tigers” from LSU football head coach and reigning national champion Ed Orgeron in a video message Wednesday.
Preparation and F-tag knowledge will keep providers clear of huge, new infection control penalties, experts...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 04, 2020
Developing a thorough understanding of key F-tags and emergency preparedness requirements are key strategies nursing homes should adopt to ensure they avoid steep fines following infection-control focused...
60 seconds with … Mark Parkinson
Jun 01, 2020
Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, American Health Care Association
June IT Update
Jun 01, 2020
» The 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is underway, once again featuring tracks for skilled care and senior living providers. Each includes six categories and multiple entries...
$3T stimulus proposal calls for MFAR delay, 14% FMAP increase, $500M SNF ‘strike team’ fund
By
Danielle Brown
May 14, 2020
A Medicaid proposal that providers say could cut up to $50 billion nationwide from the program annually would be barred from being finalized during the coronavirus pandemic under a $3 trillion stimulus...