New, tougher regulations for Illinois nursing homes pass the state House, but funding remains an issue
May 10, 2010
Nursing homes in Illinois are facing new higher standards after a unanimous vote in the state’s House—118-0—to pass a major overhaul of the long-term care system. A similar vote is expected in...
GAO: State surveyors miss nursing home deficiencies
May 16, 2008
State inspectors often fail to cite serious deficiencies, including malnutrition, bedsores and abuse, in their annual inspections of facilities, a Government Accountability Office report found.
Senate expected to vote on economic stimulus package today
Feb 10, 2009
Senate leaders have scheduled a vote on the economic stimulus package today. It follows weeks of hard-fought negotiations and compromises between the parties.
Sweeping legislation attacks long-term care workforce shortage
Dec 11, 2008
An extensive new bill introduced Wednesday by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI), chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Aging, addresses the workforce crisis. It would provide funding and expand training in geriatrics...
Urge Congress to pass stimulus package, former senator tells policy experts
Nov 03, 2008
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey told a panel of state and federal long-term care policy experts to push Congress to pass a stimulus package before the new Congress convenes.
Former SEIU President Andy Stern denies reports that he is under federal investigation
Sep 29, 2010
Former labor leader Andy Stern Tuesday has rejected as false news reports that the FBI and Labor Department are investigating him in connection with corruption at his former employer, the Service Employees...
CMS reminds Medicare Part D providers of obligations to nursing home residents
Dec 03, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently reminded Medicare Part D plan providers of their duty to provide convenient access to network pharmacies for long-term care residents.
CMS issues first round of grants for nursing home background checks
Oct 07, 2010
Six states are set to share in $14 million in grants for creating comprehensive, streamlined background check systems for long-term care employees.
New proposed rule would reduce some nursing home penalties by 50%
Jul 13, 2010
A newly proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would, in some cases, reduce civil monetary penalties (CMP) issued against nursing homes by as much as 50%.
Nursing home administrators see largest salary gain in recent years
Jul 22, 2009
Despite an economic recession and slower compensation gains for nurses and nurse managers, nursing home administrators’ salaries rose this year at their highest rate in four years.