‘This is the perfect storm’: CDC releases new guidance as providers face gown, mask shortages amid...
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 19, 2020
The federal government has issued guidance on the best ways to conserve personal protection equipment, such as gowns and facemasks, as supply shortages become a larger concern for providers and healthcare...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 26
Jan 26, 2021
Visits begin to resume at nursing homes following coronavirus vaccinations … Drugmaker wants expanded EUA for COVID-19 antibody treatment in nursing homes … Providers welcome significant reform to...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 8
Oct 08, 2020
HHS updates FAQs for Provider Relief Fund … Strong infection control, limited physical contact among key recommendations for welcoming back nursing home visitors … Nearly half of U.S. nursing homes...
Request granted: Nursing homes receive additional $31.2M in relief funding
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2021
Five months after providers requested additional coronavirus aid to help operators facing financial turmoil caused by the pandemic, Connecticut officials announced the state will send another $31.2 million...
Healthpeak Properties cleared in lawsuit charging it ignored fraud, misled investors
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 26, 2019
A federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit that claimed Healthpeak Properties (formerly HCP Inc.) ignored billing fraud and misled investors about the nursing home chain ManorCare.
Voters OK Medicaid hike
Mar 04, 2020
MASSACHUSETTS — A majority of voters are in favor of a ballot initiative that would increase Medicaid funding for nursing homes in Massachusetts.
Removing SNF spaces among adaptive tactics used by successful CCRCs: report
By
Danielle Brown
May 01, 2022
Removing skilled nursing spaces should be part of wide considerations for life plan and continuing care retirement communities’ looking to succeed, says a new Ziegler report.
Ensign CEO: ‘Lessons learned’ will sustain gains as COVID takes aim again
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 30, 2021
Ensign executives are confident their operators have the tools to respond to and manage potential COVID-19 outbreaks while maintaining occupancy, as cases nationwide surge again.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 19
Jan 19, 2021
CMS’ Verma announces resignation effective Wednesday, preparations for incoming Biden administration … CMS announces final rule aimed at lowering prescription drug costs … SNFs report key information...
Also in the News for Friday, Oct. 2
Oct 02, 2020
Federal health officials stress need for LTC workers, residents to get flu vaccine … Michigan establishes care and recovery centers in shift from controversial nursing home policy … CMS releases 2021...