Spousal immigration policy could be boon for LTC … After lawsuit, official in charge of state nursing home survey office resigns … Florida bill allows spouses to live in veterans care facilities …...
Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 18
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 18, 2023
Iowa Republicans reject move to investigate nursing homes as regulators try to catch up on surveys … Like ‘long COVID,’ Influenza can impact health for months after infection … Michigan gets $400K...
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 27, 2024
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 27, 2024
Eleventh hour spending bill includes $117 billion for HHS … Insulin cost caps didn’t increase access: study … Bill introduces efficiencies in long-term care surveyor site visits
Also in the News for Monday, April 8, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2024
Long-term care industry needs to raise the bar for onboarding: survey … Lawmakers embrace bill prohibiting LTC owners or staff from becoming guardians of residents … Change Healthcare facing at least...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 22
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 22, 2023
CMS updates required number, types of federal monitoring surveys for 2024, 2025 … Ohio community marks 60 years since fire that killed 63 nursing home patients … Study: Flu vaccination lowers heart...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Oct 11, 2022
Burnout a large factor in healthcare workers wanting to switch employers and careers, survey shows … Healthcare company gives $1.5 million for nursing-degree scholarships … Study looks at nursing home...
Also in the News for Tuesday, April 18
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2023
OIG announces new patient harm, remote monitoring initiatives …Ohio nursing home task force launches public survey … HHS to extend PREP Act protections for pharmacy workers after end of PHE
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 16
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 16, 2023
Idaho nursing home survey system has just 8 inspectors and major delays … Massachusetts breaks ground on veteran’s home meant to replace site of deadly COVID outbreak … On the Move: Gurwin promotes...
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 23
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2023
CMS announces new training videos on frequently cited deficiencies … Medicaid updates federal poverty standards … Former nursing home LPN imprisoned, stripped of license in drug diversion case …...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Sept. 27
By
Joe Bush
Sep 27, 2022
Two-thirds of survey respondents said their staffing shortage was moderate … Research finds texting by nursing home staff could speed decision-making to prevent decline of residents’ health …...