Biden signs $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, some providers not happy with planned Medicare cuts included in the package … NIC forms new data analytics company after acquiring VisionLTC … State officials...
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 11
May 11, 2021
Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine … Six more facilities expected to join 33 others in planned nursing home strike, an event state lawmakers thought they could head off … Nearly 80%...
Nursing home reform likely coming under Biden, experts warn
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2021
Skilled nursing and other long-term care providers may need to prepare for major nursing home reform efforts, including increased penalties, under President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, according...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 8
Apr 08, 2021
Speech-language pathologists, audiology services now included in Medicare telehealth codes list … Unions applaud profit capping, other nursing home reform measures …Texas faces push to require backup...
Also in the News for Monday, Feb. 7
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 07, 2022
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...
CMS assures it wants provider input before issuing staffing, other rules
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services won’t immediately implement President Joe Biden’s nursing home reform initiatives using interim final rules, according to the agency’s top leader.
SNFs could be exposed to more falls after admitting residents already suffering from cognitive decline:...
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2021
Admitting seniors who have some form of cognitive impairment could expose skilled nursing facilities to more resident falls during their stay, according to a new study.
Lawmakers’ $2T stimulus package includes nursing homes slice; COVID-plagued SNF stops spread, rebuffs...
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 26, 2020
Nursing home providers may see tougher infection-control standards thanks to provisions of a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus congressional deal formed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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...
Also in the News for Friday, Sept. 18
Sep 18, 2020
NJ governor signs nursing home reform package calling for higher Medicaid reimbursement, pay raises for providers … Occupancy at Connecticut nursing homes plummets to 55% … New Mexico nursing homes...