Veterans may have better access to LTC services under proposed bill
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Oct 26, 2017
Legislation that would make it easier for long-term care providers to enter into care agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs was introduced in the House on Tuesday.
Veteran student group delivers care packages, camaraderie to residents of veterans home
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Oct 25, 2017
Nearly two dozen Clemson University students and employees delivered care packages to a nearby veterans nursing home on Saturday — and they brought something younger vets say their older counterparts...
11 more states working on wage increases for direct care workforce
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Oct 20, 2017
Seventeen states currently have Medicaid-related initiatives underway to bolster their long-term care workforce, with many of those focused on raising wages for workers, a new survey shows.
Senate committee kicks off investigation into nursing home emergency preparedness rules
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Oct 19, 2017
The Senate Finance Committee will be scrutinizing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ upcoming emergency preparedness rules for nursing homes in light of recent hurricanes, committee leaders...
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 19
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Oct 19, 2017
AHCA/NCAL elects new board, Wylie named chairman … More than half of RNs report patient bias, offensive comments, survey shows … Former drug company exec top candidate for HHS secretary post...
CMS could overhaul therapy pay rules in 2018
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Oct 18, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent advanced notice of proposed rulemaking could bring a total overhaul of therapy payment rules and be in place as early as October...
Mandatory bundled pay models likely still on chopping block despite Price departure
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Oct 18, 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services efforts’ to roll back mandatory bundled payment models aren’t likely to lose any steam, despite the fact that Tom Price, M.D., an outspoken opponent...
What’s on LTC’s ‘to-don’t’ list?
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Oct 18, 2017
My main takeaway from a key speech Monday is likely something that hit home for others in the audience as well: we should focus less on what we should be doing, and more on what we shouldn’t.
Nursing workforce becoming more educated, diverse, study shows
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Oct 17, 2017
More men and people of color are entering the nursing profession, and more nurses are pursuing additional education than ever before, according to a new analysis.
Parkinson stresses strength, moving forward at AHCA convention in Las Vegas
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Oct 17, 2017
LAS VEGAS — The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living’s 68th Annual Convention & Expo kicked off on Monday with a moment of silence in the wake of a recent tragedy.