The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in early January it would start posting nursing home turnover rates for nurses and administrators, as well as weekend staffing levels, by the end...
More scrutiny ahead for Five-Star ratings
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
In a move that top nursing home lobbyists privately hoped wouldn’t come to pass, the Government Accountability Office announced in late August it will be investigating the federal nursing home rating...
Providers see survey gift in penalty delay
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Penalties for the next phase of nursing home survey guidelines will be postponed a year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced June 30.
Few signs of a deal as fiscal cliff nears
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Winning candidates had little time to enjoy November election victories, thanks to a looming $600 billion fiscal cliff.
Newest budget plan earns cutting rebuke
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2012
Providers had braced for possible reimbursement cuts in President Obama’s 2013 budget. But the actual reductions could be even more austere than anticipated.
CLASS Act’s enemies take on new program
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Like many of his GOP colleagues, Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) has strong doubts about the legitimacy of the Community Living Assistance Services and Support (CLASS) Act. In fact, after a recent House hearing,...
Top CCRC posts see salary increases, report discovers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 06, 2016
Directors of nursing at continuing care retirement communities now make an average annual salary of $92,680, according to a new report.
Providers get new pay model for readmits
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities moving into a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services model will need to reduce avoidable hospitalizations through intensive staff training and new treatments.
Senate bill tackling antipsychotics use
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2012
A new Senate bill would require long-term care facilities to report monthly on antipsychotic use.
Tuesdays just got more super
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2011
McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinars now offer free continuing education credits to eligible attendees.