Bill to cap agency worker charges and increase oversight grows support
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 05, 2024
A bill to increase regulation over temporary staffing agencies and legally cap what they can charge nursing homes advanced through an Iowa Legislature committee
Impossible expectations are undermining nursing home care
By
Brendan Williams
Feb 05, 2024
Maine has the nation’s oldest population, and yet almost 40% of its nursing homes have closed within the past few decades. As the Bangor Daily News has reported, that’s forced residents of some...
CMS official to providers: Help us capture data to drive Medicare Advantage reforms
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 07, 2024
The increased use of health data and providers’ own voices should be considered among the best tools available for achieving change in a system that increasingly relies on Medicaid Advantage and other...
No wonder he left Congress
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2023
If it seems like it’s silly season again in Washington, maybe that’s because it is. Congress can take a bow.
Leaders ponder: Will 1-year delay save the day on staffing mandate?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
It almost certainly will take federal regulators more than a year just to review tens of thousands of comments they have received on a proposed nursing home staffing rule, inevitably delaying any form...
Scientists identify protein linked to early-onset dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 13, 2023
Scientists have found a protein in the brain that’s linked to early-onset dementia and could also play a role in motor neuron disease.
LTC pharmacy pays $500K to resolve alleged controlled substance violations
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 31, 2023
A company that operates eight long-term care pharmacies with nursing home clients throughout the Northeast and Midwest agreed this week to pay nearly $500,000 to settle allegations it mishandled controlled...
First NHSN webinar on COVID-19 vaccination reporting changes is Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 22, 2023
The national reporting system for nursing homes to submit COVID-19 vaccination data has set webinar dates to review important changes to the system.
One step forward, one back as lawmakers increase role of LPNs, take back temp rate hike
By
Josh Henreckson
May 08, 2024
A week after the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board approved a $24 minimum wage for CNAs, a group of elected lawmakers fell short in their attempt to create exceptions and funding for “distressed”...
NY nursing home to pay up to $8.6M, make major reforms to resolve criminal fraud charges
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office will require a Long Island nursing home to pay up to $8.6 million in Medicare and Medicaid restitution and funding for state-mandated changes...