State ‘confused’ nursing homes with early COVID directives, and also should fund them better, analysis...
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 15, 2024
The state government’s response to the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic left New Jersey nursing homes confused and without adequate supplies, according to a new independent analysis.
Also in the News for Thursday, Mar. 7, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 07, 2024
House committee advances bill blocking nursing home staffing mandate … Justice Department offers training to encourage local law enforcement to investigate abuse in LTC … New civil suits in case of...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 05, 2024
On the Move: Consulate appoints new COO … Former CMS head says MA plans are gaming the system … Too many skilled nursing websites show performance, access problems, audit warns … Legionaire’s case...
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 23, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 23, 2024
Ohio launches its own Nursing Home Quality Navigator … Vermont struggles with nursing home discharges … New group will advocate for dually eligible nursing home residents, other beneficiaries … Hospital...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 14, 2024
CDC to replace 5-day COVID isolation guidelines, bring closer to flu guidelines … Updated COVID vaccine rates flagging in nursing homes for both residents and staff … 2 million Texans removed from...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 13, 2024
Nurse accused of killing nursing home patients with insulin seeks quick case resolution … New Senate working group to reform Medicare physician pay system, with possible SNF implications … Healthpeak...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 12
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 12, 2023
Nursing home employee bilks provider out of $100K in pay for hours never worked … Stunning Christmas light display at nursing home honors lost loved ones … Institutional support, face-to-face interactions...
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 8
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 08, 2023
Support, data, immigration reform necessary to address caregiver workforce shortage … Senate launches investigation into private equity health system investment … Lawmakers propose $62 million grant...
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 10
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 10, 2023
CNA association pushes patient-centered care pay reform as staffing fix … LeadingAge coverage: ‘Epic’ workforce challenges can be met with short-, mid- and long-term solutions … Resident charged...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 1
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2023
House, Senate leaders tell CMS to dump its nursing home staffing rule, citing price tag, potential closures … HHS proposes disincentives for healthcare providers who block information sharing … Audit...