Audra Gutierrez-Ritari’s motto for most things in life is, “If you can do it, you should.” She passes that message down to her children to encourage them to help those in need. The maxim also is...
Changes coming to nursing home preadmission resident screening regulations
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 17, 2020
Providers could soon see changes to the preadmission screening process for potential nursing home residents.
Federal court opens door for nursing homes to challenge Medicare, Medicaid rules
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2021
Providers may challenge rules and regulations established by federal agencies that they believe violate the Medicare and Medicaid Acts, thanks to a ruling this week by a federal court.
Nursing homes on the hot seat today at Senate hearing on COVID-19 ‘deficiencies’
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 17, 2021
Lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee will be taking a deep dive today behind COVID-19’s deadly impact on nursing home residents and employees.
‘Most dangerous’ pandemic months ahead, former FDA leader tells providers
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2020
A former leader of the Food and Drug Administration is warning long-term care providers to stay vigilant and proactive as they head into the “seventh inning” of the coronavirus public health crisis.
Federal report offers crisis strategies for LTC providers
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 29, 2020
Post-acute and long-term care providers have an additional tool on how to adjust their operations and standards of care during the COVID-19 pandemic or future emergencies.
Nursing homes no longer being forced to take COVID-19 patients
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2020
In a reversal, New York will no longer require nursing homes to admit residents, regardless of their COVID-19 status, under newly released rules by Gov, Andrew Cuomo (D).
Lawmakers push for Medicare, Medicaid to pay for more mental health services
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2022
Medicare and Medicaid programs may soon pay for more long-term care patients’ mental health services under a proposal being prepped by Senate leaders.
Providers warn states of possible coronavirus outbreaks at SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 15, 2020
States could face a surge of coronavirus outbreaks at long-term care facilities as cases spike across the country and officials begin easing visitor restrictions at nursing homes.
Slow booster rollout could be stunting uptake at nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 15, 2022
Little promotion and a lack of federal support for distribution could be suppressing COVID-19 vaccine booster rates in nursing homes, according to several experts.