Providers call on CMS to delay RoP Phase 3 requirements, citing ‘lack of guidance’
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 21, 2019
With little more than a month before some Phase 3 measures are set to take effect, providers are calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to delay enforcement of all measures under the final...
Invesque: Great progress but pandemic still creating ‘challenging operating environment’
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 14, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is still creating a “challenging operating environment” for operators under healthcare real estate investment trust Invesque, executives reported Thursday.
Hundreds of nursing home workers plan walkout in nationwide protest
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 14, 2020
Hundreds of nursing home workers in Michigan are joining what they call a nationwide walkout to protest systemic racism and police brutality in the United States.
Providers want dedicated $10B relief fund for SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2020
Providers are calling on the federal government to create a dedicated fund for skilled nursing operators — like it did for hospitals — to aid them in their coronavirus response.
Medicaid bill would increase reimbursements, strengthen SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2019
Proposed legislation that would increase state reimbursements for Medicaid patients could help “stabilize” skilled nursing facilities throughout the state of Washington, according to providers.
Facility’s fishing cart hooks international recognition
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2020
A senior community’s creative way to take residents on a fishing trip was recently honored on an international stage.
Study finds little benefit in using antipsychotics, haloperidol to treat, prevent delirium
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2019
Antipsychotics offered little to no benefit when used to treat and prevent delirium in adults, according to new research.
Providers appeal to VP to investigate PPE distribution ‘failures’; Senate subcommittee holds hearing...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 12, 2020
Providers across the country have reported they’ve received faulty personal protective equipment from the federal government. The second largest nursing home association is now calling on Vice President...
Nursing homes in disbelief as governor proposes $280 million cut in funding
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 08, 2022
California skilled nursing providers are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and his administration to come up with a new funding plan for SNFs after he proposed a $280 million cut in base pay in a push to...
Double-threat: NY governor urges limits to nursing home profits, activists push for repeal of provider...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 18, 2021
Nursing home providers in New York could soon see limits on how much they can profit from resident care, according to a new proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).