PPE shortage reported by one-fifth of nation’s nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2020
A slow and incomplete federal response is largely to blame, investigators claim.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, June 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 11, 2020
Population-wide facemask use dramatically cuts COVID-19 transmission rates, finds study … Antibody COVID-19 treatment could be authorized by September … Treatment target has potential for chronic kidney...
Verma favors keeping expanded telemedicine access after pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma hinted Tuesday that waivers permitting broader telehealth coverage will be extended after the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 costs should be baked into the SNF PPS payment structure for ‘foreseeable future,’ AHCA...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
The federal government should integrate increased costs associated with COVID-19 care in the SNF PPS payment structure for the “foreseeable future” to ensure adequate reimbursement, according to the...
Expert says pandemic highlights need ‘more money, new model’ for long-term care
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Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has been brutal for the long-term care system in the United States, but the pandemic can serve as a learning opportunity to rethink the care system and how it’s funded, according...
More than 140 healthcare workers honored for ‘selfless acts’ during pandemic
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Danielle Brown
Jun 11, 2020
More than 140 workers in the long-term care industry honored for their efforts to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by post-acute care software company MaxtrixCare
The COVID-19 outbreak may be indirectly affecting cognition, behavior and function in people with dementia and mild cognitive impairment, say investigators.
Stolen valor: Trump administration takes credit for nursing homes’ efforts during pandemic
By
Sondra Norder
Jun 10, 2020
Over the Memorial Day weekend, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma penned an op-ed in Newsweek magazine titled “President Trump’s Early Action to Combat Coronavirus...
Cubigo adds visitor registration as families return
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
The digital platform Cubigo has added a new feature that supports contactless guest registration that can be used as retirement and other senior living facilities begin easing restrictions on visitation...
GrandPad, Vtuls bolster remote monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
GrandPad, creator of a tablet for people over 75, is adding connected device capabilities to its mobile device and telehealth platform to support virtual care and remote monitoring for healthcare providers....