Nursing home reform bill ‘definitely’ has traction in Congress
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 14, 2021
Nursing home providers can expect even more scrutiny from Congressional lawmakers this year due to the pandemic’s devastating impact on the sector — and the first piece of reform legislation is already...
Nursing home improvements don’t come without workforce investments first: analysis
By
Danielle Brown
May 27, 2022
Quality improvements in nursing homes sought by the federal government and industry stakeholders won’t happen without first making investments to ensure the industry’s workforce is “well-prepared...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, March 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 09, 2022
AHCA requests sit-down with Biden and top officials on nursing home reform plans … CDC director says COVID-19 will ‘probably’ become seasonal … Despite FDA efforts, fewer than 20% of drugs have...
$1M LeadingAge grant will identify, advance actionable nursing home reform
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 16, 2022
LeadingAge will work to identify and advance the most actionable nursing home reform recommendations from a landmark national report using a $1 million dollar grant.
U.S. reps launch ‘much-needed’ LTC infection control and prevention caucus
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2021
A new bipartisan congressional caucus will identify opportunities for sorely needed infection control and prevention reform legislation in long-term care, say the two Florida representatives who spearheaded...
AMA survey shows lack of progress on prior authorization reforms
May 27, 2022
Results show little progress across all five reform areas outlined in a 2018 consensus statement, the AMA has found.
Not so fast: Some Republicans reluctant to pursue Medicare cuts in 2018
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2017
Some Senate Republicans are skeptical about cutting spending on social programs — Medicare included — in the months leading up to the 2018 elections.
More RNs, smaller facilities called keys to improving nursing homes: report
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 14, 2021
Nursing homes should be mandated to employ more registered nurses and create smaller living communities, say seniors advocates investigating ways to improve the industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Election Day: Moment at hand for the future of healthcare funding and coverage
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
After more than a year on the campaign trail, it all comes down to Tuesday. Elections across the country, topped by the battle for the presidency, will take place. The results could set in motion the framework...
Transparency and accountability to take center stage in CMS nursing home reform, leader says
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 21, 2022
CHICAGO — More transparency and accountability of nursing homes owners will remain a top focus for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as it implements reforms in the coming year, according...