Minnesota lawmakers focus on $1,500 pandemic bonuses for long-term care workers
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2021
Long-term care staff members working full-time in Minnesota facilities during the pandemic could be in line to receive a $1,500 bonus from a $250 million state fund designed to help essential workers.
CDC director: Agency working to ensure flu vaccine availability
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 04, 2020
The agency is working with drugmakers to help head off what it says could be an overwhelming wave of flu and COVID-19 infections this fall.
CMS rule changes aim to increase telehealth access for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
By
Danielle Brown
May 26, 2020
Changes under a recent final rule encourage Medicare Advantage plans to increase their telehealth benefits and plan options for beneficiaries in rural areas.
CDC briefing: Top officials talk up vaccine plans, focus on long-term care
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2020
Federal health officials touted transparency and nationwide distribution plans while keeping their eye on Phase 1 vaccine recipients, including LTC residents and workers.
Point-of-care tests offer more flexibility for facilities, but implementation may pose problems, experts...
By
Liza Berger
Jul 23, 2020
The new coronavirus point-of-care testing program unveiled by the government, while not perfect, offers an opportunity for long-term care facilities to swiftly identify those residents, staff or family...
REIT leader: ‘Even more bullish than before’ on skilled nursing
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 29, 2020
Census pressure and uncertainties caused by COVID-19 continue to threaten the nursing home industry. But at least one major real estate investment trust CEO sees this period as a time of good opportunity...
NYC under fire for placing COVID-19 patients in nursing home
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
New York’s decision to place coronavirus patients into a nursing home is now facing backlash from providers and advocates.
Maryland facility fined $70K for not properly isolating new residents during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2020
A Maryland nursing home has been fined $70,000 for Immediate Jeopardy citations related to not isolating new admissions properly under COVID-19 conditions.
Coronavirus nursing home commission delivers draft of recommendations to CMS
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2020
A national commission tasked with reviewing nursing homes’ response to the coronavirus crisis has delivered a draft of its recommendations to the federal government.
Providers’ deadline arrives for coronavirus vaccine distribution choices
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 26, 2020
Long-term care providers have only five days to opt into the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution program.