Nursing home reform a ‘fleeting opportunity’ for industry: Kramer … Arizona advocates seek answers on state’s long-term care ombudsman program … Legislation that would delay 2% Medicare cuts...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 15
Dec 15, 2021
Michigan establishes council aimed at increasing staffing levels, supporting workforce development at nursing homes … Maine deploys National Guard to 10 nursing homes, hospitals … Illinois nursing...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 19
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Danielle Brown
May 19, 2022
CDC: COVID rates spiked over last month, WHO reaffirms usefulness of second booster for some groups … AMA poll finds job satisfaction dropping for healthcare workers … DOL Chief Walsh backs immigration...
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...
Nursing homes in disbelief as governor proposes $280 million cut in funding
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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...
Next stimulus deal, liability protections for providers ‘highly tied to’ election outcomes, Parkinson...
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Danielle Brown
Nov 02, 2020
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will have “enormous implications on everything, including long-term care,” according to the leader of the nation’s largest nursing home association.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 3
Nov 03, 2021
Most discharged SNF patients understood instructions but still reported gaps in care coordination … Staffing reforms could be coming for Florida nursing homes … Big jump: 49% of long-term care recipients...
Also in the News for Monday, March 21
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Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
Vaccine effectiveness wanes among nursing home residents after 3 months, study finds … Families want informal caregivers to get more attention in Biden’s nursing home reform plans … Idaho bill that...
Long-term care insurance groups want federal premium reform, campaign to raise product awareness
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Danielle Brown
Sep 04, 2019
Two long-term care insurance groups are asking a federal task force to help expand access to long-term care coverage through tax incentives as it considers reforming federal laws and regulations regarding...