Operators can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. It looks like President Biden’s call for a $15 minimum wage won’t be happening soon.
Threat of Medicaid block grants could be axed under Biden
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2021
Long-term care providers who opposed a federal proposal to turn the Medicaid program into a block grant system may get a solid stamp to their leanings under a new move by President Joe Biden.
‘Strap on your seat belts,’ as post-acute experts forecast opportunities amid threats of week-old...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 27, 2021
Long-term care providers wary of extra scrutiny should also be prepared for new opportunities in an administration that will likely expand insurance coverage and embrace innovative care models that could...
Biden wants more infection-control regulations, COVID relief funding for long-term care
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 25, 2021
Stricter infection-control regulations, as well as more generous COVID-19 relief funding for long-term care providers could be coming, if President Joe Biden has his way. Biden unveiled his pandemic response...
Biden proposal would deploy more nursing home strike teams to help COVID-19 response
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 19, 2021
More funding for nursing home strike teams could soon be coming under the latest coronavirus relief measure proposed by President-elect Joe Biden.
Biden to speed up vaccinations; second dose shortage unlikely, advisers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2021
Biden aims to have 100 million vaccines administered in his first 100 days. Meetings with manufacturers have bolstered confidence that supply will steadily increase, an advisory board member said.
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...
CMS could have expanded role under Biden presidency
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could have a broader mission under President-Elect Joe Biden’s administration in order to meet the many significant changes he’s eyeing in healthcare, according...
The overlooked elephant in the room
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2021
Almost lost amid the chaos and carnage depicted when an angry mob descended on the U.S. Capitol last week was a development that may affect long-term care more directly.
Most nursing homes predict ‘normal’ activities will resume by end of summer; many unsure about Biden:...
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 16, 2020
A strong majority of nursing home leaders say they think that “all normal activities,” such as regular group dining, full visitations and trips to the outside community, will be able to take place...