Meeting of past and future Olympians one for the ages
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 01, 2021
The Olympics were in focus at a New York nursing home in early August — but not in the way one might assume.
Genesis mum on terminations after first vaccine mandate deadline passes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 30, 2021
A week after its vaccine mandate deadline hit, the nation’s largest nursing home provider has not said how many employees it plans to terminate from its 357 facilities.
Diversicare acquisition could be an example of what’s to come
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 30, 2021
The merger agreement between Diversicare Healthcare Services and DAC Acquisition is the latest example of a “pattern of consolidation” that could be accelerating throughout the industry since the pandemic,...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Aug. 24
Aug 24, 2021
LeadingAge also wants federal COVID vaccine mandate to apply to all healthcare providers, assistance for workforce shortages … Connecticut nursing homes face lawsuits over water safety issues … Georgia...
Feds tell nursing homes to use vaccinated staff or lose funding: Providers cry foul
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Danielle Brown
Aug 19, 2021
President Joe Biden announced late Wednesday afternoon that U.S. nursing homes must use workers vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk losing vital Medicare and Medicaid funding. Providers immediately criticized...
BREAKING 2: It’s official: Nursing homes must vaccinate employees or lose Medicaid, Medicare funding
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2021
President Joe Biden announced late Wednesday afternoon that U.S. nursing homes must use workers vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk losing vital Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Olympic hopeful meets former U.S. star at his NY nursing home
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2021
The Olympics were in full focus Tuesday at a New York nursing home — but in a way unlike any other in the country.
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 Friday, July 9
Jul 09, 2021
Trinity Health announces COVID vaccine requirement for all employees … Ohio providers push for increased Medicaid payments to solve staffing issues … Florida nursing homes pass generator test ahead...
Therapy providers agree to $8.4M settlement for upcoding allegations
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Danielle Brown
Jul 06, 2021
Two therapy providers will pay a total of $8.4 million after being accused of providing unnecessary services at skilled nursing facilities in order to increase their Medicare reimbursements.