State effort to cover SNF care, other services falls short
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2022
Skilled nursing care apparently won’t be covered by the state of California under a single-payer health system after lawmakers failed to act on the measure Monday.
New law presses nursing home operators for broader ownership information
By
Danielle Brown
May 14, 2021
New Jersey is placing tougher ownership documentation requirements on nursing home operators in an effort to boost transparency and better track facility purchases within the state.
1 day away: Nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
The good news is you still have a little more than a day to enter if you haven’t submitted your nominations for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
‘Public Charge’ rule goes into effect despite warnings from LTC advocates
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Danielle Brown
Feb 27, 2020
A federal rule that allows the federal government to base green card decisions on whether an immigrant would use government benefit programs, such as Medicaid and food stamps, is now in effect.
Transparency and accountability to take center stage in CMS nursing home reform, leader says
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Danielle Brown
Apr 21, 2022
CHICAGO — More transparency and accountability of nursing homes owners will remain a top focus for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as it implements reforms in the coming year, according...
Providers face urgent review of preview reports, 6 new measures for Nursing Home Compare
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Danielle Brown
Aug 20, 2020
Skilled nursing providers have just 10 days to review new performance data headed for the Nursing Home Compare Website. Six new measures will be on display.
Proposal would allow providers to fire workers who don’t get flu shots
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2022
Getting a flu shot could soon be a condition of employment for some nursing home providers if an effort by Delaware state lawmakers continues to gain steam.
PruittHealth turns to increased accreditation to expand quality campaign
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2021
A major post-acute care provider says it is taking extra steps to make sure its skilled nursing facilities perform at a high level.
December IT Update
Dec 01, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services is extending the compliance timelines for the Office of the National Coordinator’s information blocking and interoperability rule finalized in March, due to...
CMS violated federal contracting rules, OIG report finds
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 17, 2020
An investigation by a federal watchdog agency found that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services violated federal contracting rules by allowing contractors to perform government functions.