New federal long-term care benefit only way to ensure adequate pay for providers, expand care access, experts argue … Providers, Illinois governor battle over long-term care payment reform … SNF occupancy...
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 27
May 27, 2020
Verma details administration’s moves to address COVID-19 in nursing homes … Pennsylvania has fined nursing homes more than $93K during inspections amid pandemic … U.S. plans massive COVID-19 vaccine...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Sept. 2
Sep 02, 2020
Private-pay assisted living communities can now apply for relief funding … HHS warns that some providers haven’t submitted financial information for relief funds … Michigan task force seeks to limit...
Sentence for resident death
Apr 01, 2020
Ohio — A former Ohio nursing home worker was sentenced to two years of community control, plus added conditions, for her role in a patient’s death that occurred after a fall.
SNFs with more frail patients more likely to be penalized under VBP
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 18, 2019
Though the Patient Driven Payment Model is driving many providers to take on more clinically complex residents, a new study shows that skilled nursing facilities that serve more frail patients are more...
Also in the News for Monday, March 14
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 14, 2022
Long-term care M&A back at historically high levels … AHCA breaks down ‘myths vs. facts’ on Biden’s comments regarding private equity and nursing homes … CT providers won’t be required to spend...
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 25
Jan 25, 2021
Biden orders use of Defense Production Act to fill vaccine, PPE gaps … Extended waiver for Florida nets state $1.5B in Medicaid funding … Coalition analysis shows staffing shortages remain in nursing...
Nurse aides group: We’ll discuss vax mandates if working conditions improve
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 13, 2021
A national group representing certified nursing assistants said it’s urging CNAs to get vaccinated, but “more must be done” by providers to address those workers’ concerns about shots and overall...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 11
Aug 11, 2021
Advanced care planning forms being used incorrectly by some nursing homes: study … Arkansas nursing homes, hospitals get $245M in pandemic aid … Kansas reaches agreement to expand services in mental...
Government ‘vastly undercounted’ nursing home deaths following Hurricane Irma, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 07, 2020
Hundreds of deaths of Florida nursing home residents due to Hurricane Irma were not accounted for — by more than 400 when compared to what was reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...