SNF COVID cases declining faster than overall cases … State AARP group pushes for long-term care reform as COVID cases drop … Private-equity ownership leads to higher resident death rates, increase...
Amid controversy, NY announces visitation reopenings at nursing homes, ‘sweeping’ operator reforms
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Danielle Brown
Feb 23, 2021
Indoor visitations will resume Friday at nursing homes in New York.
Industry may ‘never be the same’ without increases in Medicaid reimbursement, advisors warn
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Danielle Brown
Feb 19, 2021
Increased state Medicaid reimbursement is necessary if providers ever hope to improve their financial and operational outlooks, a new analysis by advisory firm Marcum LLP suggests.
Experts call cost-report audits ‘easy fix’ for nursing home transparency issues
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Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2021
Imposing strict audits of nursing home cost reports and establishing more requirements for ownership changes would allow President Joe Biden’s administration to address persistent accountability and...
Nursing home workers, caregivers call for increased staffing requirements, protections
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Danielle Brown
Feb 09, 2021
Long-term care workers in Pennsylvania are seeking significant reform of the state’s nursing home regulations, demanding higher minimum staffing requirements in the wake of COVID-19.
Ohio unveils $50M program to buy back nursing home beds, shrink system
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Danielle Brown
Feb 04, 2021
A new proposal by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) would encourage nursing homes to voluntarily downsize by participating in a bed buy-back program.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 26
Jan 26, 2021
Visits begin to resume at nursing homes following coronavirus vaccinations … Drugmaker wants expanded EUA for COVID-19 antibody treatment in nursing homes … Providers welcome significant reform to...
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 25
Jan 25, 2021
Biden orders use of Defense Production Act to fill vaccine, PPE gaps … Extended waiver for Florida nets state $1.5B in Medicaid funding … Coalition analysis shows staffing shortages remain in nursing...
Nursing home penalties may rise in wake of AARP lawsuit alleging ‘weak’ CMS enforcement, endangered...
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Danielle Brown
Jan 20, 2021
Nursing home operators should be on high alert for potential rule changes regarding civil monetary penalties after a lawsuit was filed against federal health agencies Sunday that targets a 2017 rule that...
More RNs, smaller facilities called keys to improving nursing homes: report
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Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Nursing homes should be mandated to employ more registered nurses and create smaller living communities, say seniors advocates investigating ways to improve the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.