More states may allow electronic monitoring of residents
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 16, 2020
Electronic monitoring in nursing home resident rooms could soon become the norm in yet another state.
Many value-based care efforts languishing in the pilot stages, or worse: survey
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 15, 2020
Nearly half of healthcare organizations have either not started or are in the pilot stages of implementing value-based care even though more than 45% of executives said they understand the pay model, a...
RoP guidance not expected until spring
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2020
Providers will have to wait until the spring before receiving guidance on Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation.
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2020 election cycle could mean ‘active policy environment’ for providers
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 22, 2019
Long-term care providers could meet an “active policy environment” next year as the presidential election process unfolds, according to one expert.
CMS may move to reduce ‘burdensome’ requirements for nursing homes next year
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 19, 2019
A proposed rule to reduce “burdensome” requirements for providers could be finalized next year, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Study identifies link between psychological safety, infection prevention efforts
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 19, 2019
Long-term care providers are eyeing a study that connects high levels of psychological safety among staff members with the strength of a hospital’s infection prevention and control program.
Bill would allow surveillance cameras in resident rooms
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 16, 2019
Families may soon be allowed to install surveillance cameras in the rooms of nursing home residents under a new proposal by an Ohio lawmaker.
Current direction of public policy could lead to more nursing home closures, payment shortfalls, providers...
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 12, 2019
The current state of public policy for nursing homes could result in additional closures and continued shortfalls in Medicaid payments, providers warned in a lengthy letter to lawmakers.
Nursing home oversight bill expected by the end of the year
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 11, 2019
Nursing home operators could be subject to tougher surveys and more scrutiny as lawmakers prepare to present legislation that targets nursing home oversight.