Implications for therapy, tech emerge as praise continues for 2.5% CMS pay raise
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 23, 2019
Long-term care stakeholders continued to bask in the government’s announced $879 million market basket update for nursing homes in fiscal 2020 on Monday.
SNF workers say they’ll strike if $40M isn’t added to the state’s budget
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 17, 2019
About 2,500 skilled nursing facility workers from across Connecticut say they are prepared to go on strike, unless the governor adds millions into the budget for the field.
Administrator directs CMS to conduct ‘comprehensive review’ of nursing home regulations
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 16, 2019
The top official at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Monday that she has directed the agency to undertake a “comprehensive review” of its regulations, guidelines and processes relate...
Safe bed partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
RCare Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with upBed, maker of a wearable bed exit solution for fall prevention.
Wellness Check Module released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
VoiceFriend has released its Wellness Check Module for a voice-activated notification and communications solution for communities.
Industry ‘headwinds’ sink average SNF bed price to $77K: Report
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 10, 2019
The price paid per bed for skilled nursing facilities continued to dip last year, though not as precipitously as 2017, according to a new analysis.
Providers say not so fast, as state contends foot-dragging over return of $60M in duplicate payments
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 08, 2019
Nursing home industry advocates in Rhode Island are bristling at a report that state Medicaid contractors are having to hunt down providers to take back $60 million in payments.
Therapy’s value championed despite PDPM kneecapping
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2019
It was a brief but breathtaking illustration of just how the perceived role of therapists in the long-term care field has been turned on its head since the introduction of the new Medicare payment system,...
Legislation would require nursing homes to up nurse-to-patient ratios
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 04, 2019
Nursing facilities would need to limit the number of residents a registered nurse cares for, under a recently proposed Pennsylvania House measure.
CMS expands what’s covered by Medicare Advantage, hoping to address social determinants of health
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 03, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Monday that it has finalized updates to what private Medicare plans cover, including everything from air quality devices to food.