Nursing home penalties may rise in wake of AARP lawsuit alleging ‘weak’ CMS enforcement, endangered...
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 20, 2021
Nursing home operators should be on high alert for potential rule changes regarding civil monetary penalties after a lawsuit was filed against federal health agencies Sunday that targets a 2017 rule that...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 10
Nov 10, 2021
Michigan providers want $650M to address workforce shortages … Union demands investigation into Missouri operator as workers strike … Pennsylvania lawmakers continue push for funding reform among nursing...
Also in the News for Monday, Aug. 30
Aug 30, 2021
Nursing home residents have higher risk of COVID reinfection, study finds … AHCA documentary details impact of COVID-19, reform proposals for nursing homes … NC bill would require nursing homes to...
Also in the News for Thursday, June 25
Jun 25, 2020
California providers may not get legal immunity for outcomes during pandemic … Colorado allows outdoor visits at nursing homes … Pandemic may threaten vote on Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma … Quality...
Latest MDS update could leave providers in ‘limbo,’ expert says
By
Danielle Brown
May 19, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated MDS 3.0 items (version 1.17.2) along with related technical data specifications. But providers could be left in “limbo” as they await for more...
Nursing homes with early COVID vaccinations less likely to have new COVID cases
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 20, 2021
The early bird gets the worm — and fewer COVID-19 cases. The saying is being applied to certain nursing homes after a new study found that facilities that started the COVID-19 vaccination process earlier...
Picture this: WV group shifts annual holiday fundraiser to brighten the lives of nursing home residents
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 21, 2020
The likelihood of photographer Al Tucker shooting pictures for the annual West Virginia Scenic Calendar was slim to none early in the year. The calendar serves as an annual holiday charity project for...
CMS approves ‘unprecedented’ demo to create Medicaid block grant program
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2021
Tennessee has been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to run a demonstration project that will make it the first state to simulate a Medicaid block grant program.
Providers want more time to comment on supplemental Medicaid pay rule
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 18, 2019
Nursing home providers are seeking an extended comment period on a proposed federal rule that could hurt their supplemental payments.
Also in the News for Thursday, Feb. 13
Feb 12, 2020
South Dakota Senate committee approves measure that would allow nursing homes to consolidate with other providers … New York’s effort to find billions in Medicaid savings faces scrutiny … Nursing...