Tool gives providers a leg up when assessing malnutrition
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 01, 2014
The calf circumference of residents is a “good substitute” for body mass index when using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form, according to a study published in May.
Immigration reform won’t solve long-term care’s fundamental staffing challenge
By
John O'Connor
Apr 05, 2013
Long-term care operators are understandably giddy about the sudden prospect of immigration reform. But they might want to curb their enthusiasm.
Baucus bill scores win with providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
Long-term care providers praised a pivotal healthcare reform bill that was introduced last month by the Senate Finance Committee.
Administration proposes lowering corporate tax rate to 28%
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 22, 2012
Long-term care operators are all ears on an Obama administration proposal that would lower the top corporate tax rate to 28%. The administration was expected to announce today a plan to reform taxes on...
Congressional impasse could lead to government shutdown in less than two weeks
Mar 31, 2011
With Congressional Democrats and Republicans failing to reach an agreement on proposed federal funding cuts—including possible reductions to healthcare reform and entitlements—analysts are predicting...
Florida’s Bush to join disputed Medicaid Commission
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Two governors joined the Medicaid Commission, which is expected to make recommendations next year that could have implications for long-term care facilities and residents.
House releases new plans for healthcare
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2009
Three House committees officially released their version of healthcare reform legislation in mid-July, meeting a deadline requested by President Obama and igniting a firestorm of debate.
CDC to update NHSN vaccine reporting requirements for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 28, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating the COVID-19 vaccination form for long-term care providers.
Providers try to quash Medicare payment board proposal
Jan 13, 2010
A group of 74 healthcare groups, including the two major nursing home associations, urged congressional leaders this week to drop the Independent Payment Advisory Board proposal from healthcare reform...
Staffing still troubles nursing homes after 20 years
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 11, 2007
Staffing and quality remain serious issues for the nursing home industry two decades after the passage of the landmark Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, panelists noted at a recent briefing.