A new Department of Justice initiative is taking aim at the nation’s “worst nursing homes” when it comes to care quality. The department has already begun investigating 30 nursing facilities...
House committee considering bill to prohibit pre-dispute arbitration agreements
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 09, 2019
Legislation that would prohibit the practice of forced arbitration is now being reviewed by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, a move providers strongly reject.
Medicaid continues shift away from SNF care
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 08, 2022
Medicaid spending on home-and-community based services out-gained spending on institutional care, like nursing homes, for a seventh year in a row, according to a new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
ONE DAY TO GO: McKnight’s Online Expo returns Wednesday
Mar 16, 2021
Lessons on how providers can reduce risk and improve quality operations in 2021 will lead the way Wednesday when the 15th annual McKnight’s Spring Online Expo kicks off.
Florida nursing homes would see less inspections, fines under proposed bills
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 21, 2020
Florida providers could see fewer inspections and reduced fines under legislation currently being considered by state lawmakers.
Feds challenge California to improve oversight of nursing home emergency preparedness compliance
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 14, 2019
California nursing homes could face tougher scrutiny on its emergency preparedness after a federal report detailed compliance issues in several facilities.
Residents with behavioral issues have higher hospitalization risk than those with Alzheimer’s, dementia:...
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 23, 2019
An increased focus on avoidable hospitalizations among nursing home residents could be impacting some residents, a new study suggests.
MedPAC proposes post-acute pay system based on quality measures
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 09, 2019
Medicare payments for post-acute care providers would be determined based on a small number of risk-adjusted, claims based quality measures under a recent proposal by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.
CMS expected to order COVID-19 reporting; nursing home deaths surpass 3,600
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2020
The Trump administration could soon require nursing homes to report all confirmed coronavirus cases to residents, their families and staff members.
LTC data initiative plans largest health records system, analysis of nursing home residents
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 21, 2022
Researchers are hopeful that a new initiative to create the largest health records system and study of nursing home residents will change the way providers deliver care in the future.