Impact of extended Medicare loan repayment period depends on how neediest rebound, expert says
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
The effectiveness of the federal government’s move to extend the repayment terms for providers who received advanced Medicare payments during the pandemic will depend “how quickly the industry and...
Workers at 11 Illinois nursing homes strike for better pandemic pay and working conditions
By
Amy Novotney
Danielle Brown
Nov 25, 2020
An Illinois nursing home operator could be without its regular workforce for a prolonged period after about 700 workers walked off on the job after contract negotiations stalled.
Providers see slight increase in COVID vaccine uptake among staff
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2021
Long-term care staffers are increasingly opening up to the COVID-19 vaccines, according to the latest insights from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
27 California SNFs controlled by Longwood Management pay $16.7M to settle federal fraud allegations
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 15, 2020
A California-based skilled nursing operator, along with 27 of its affiliated facilities, accused of therapy upcoding is settling federal fraud allegations for $16.7 million.
CMS announces 2.2% Medicare raise for SNFs in 2021
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 04, 2020
Nursing home operators will receive an aggregate $750 million Medicare pay increase for fiscal year 2021 under a final rule announced Friday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It would amount...
Advocacy groups urge caution on funding recommendations following nursing home closure report
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Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
Two consumer advocacy groups are calling on lawmakers to remain “cautious” in response to recommendations in a long-term care industry report that found that more than 550 nursing homes have closed...
SNFs to pay $10K more per day to comply with CMS guidance
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2020
Nursing homes could be forced to spend an additional $10,000 per day on equipment in order to meet the latest federal requirements during the COVID-19 response, according to experts.
Providers seek extension of 2% Medicare sequester cut relief through 2021
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Danielle Brown
Oct 26, 2020
Four of the nation’s top provider groups representing long-term care, home health and hospitals are calling on Congress to extend a moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts into 2021 and for the...
Meet Erika Gennari, Rising Star honoree
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2020
Erika Gennari, director of marketing and communications, Commonwealth Senior Living, Charlottesville, VA, is in the 2020 class of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction as a Rising Star.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: David Banks
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 21, 2020
David Banks helped grow Beverly Enterprises into a nursing home titan of epic proportions.