Lawmakers seek $250 million infusion for geriatric services
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2018
A bill introduced by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) Tuesday seeks more than $50 million annually to address workforce training, clinical staffing and support service issues across the U.S., as the nation prepares...
New quality measures added to the Five-Star site
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Aug 11, 2016
Five new skilled nursing quality measures were officially added to the Five-Star Quality Ratings system on Wednesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced.
Lawmakers urge investigation of staffing agencies, price gouging claims
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2022
A federal investigation into alleged price gouging tactics being used by temporary staffing agencies against strained providers could be coming under the Biden administration.
Higher nursing home staffing levels produce fewer flu hospitalizations
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 31, 2019
Increasing nurse staffing hours can help cut down on flu- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations, according to a new study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases.
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Jan 30, 2020
Medicaid funding update for nursing homes could cost $272M … Minimum staffing proposal halted in Virginia … Florida’s Medicaid shortfalls not being addressed: advocates
Provider advocates applaud ‘monumental step’ on CNA training at skilled nursing facilities
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 01, 2018
Skilled nursing advocates are applauding the “long-overdue” introduction of a bill Friday, which could kill “rigid provisions” they say are keeping the field from meeting its own dire staffing...
Most using agencies to cover shift gaps
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Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2020
A majority of senior housing and skilled nursing operators were relying on staffing agencies or temporary workers to meet their workforce needs as of mid-November, a provider survey revealed.
New nursing initiative to alleviate workforce crisis
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 21, 2020
The ongoing staffing crisis afflicting the long-term care industry may meet its match thanks to the latest initiative by a national nursing group.
How to do it … financing in the age of Trump
By
John Hall
May 06, 2017
The new administration has promised to relax restrictive regulations and provide a host of economic incentives to expand and improve. But providers should beware of the double-edged sword of uncertainty....
Changes to Five Star expected, providers fear lower ratings
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is expected to unveil major changes to Nursing Home Compare today that could cause facilities to lose rating stars, according to industry sources.