Nursing homes previously sued for Medicare fraud received hundreds of millions in coronavirus relief...
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 05, 2020
For-profit nursing home operators that have faced accusations of Medicare fraud and kickbacks in recent years received more than $300 million in coronavirus relief payments, according to a Washington Post...
California Medicare Advantage plan launches in-home COVID-19 vaccination program
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 27, 2021
On Monday, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) began fanning out across Los Angeles County, vaccinating homebound seniors.
Many U.S. adults report pandemic-related sleep disturbances
Jan 03, 2022
Overall, 56% of respondents have experienced “COVID-somnia” sleep disturbances; this number was slightly higher among younger people versus older adults.
Bipartisan legislation would extend sequestration cut suspension
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 07, 2020
Legislation introduced last week would extend the suspension of the 2% sequestration cut on the Medicare fee-for-service payment that has been in effect since 2011 for the length of the public emergency...
Large increase seen in U.S. nursing home deaths in 2020
Jun 22, 2021
There was a 32% increase in deaths among Medicare patients in U.S. nursing homes last year, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Expert panel develops new definition of long COVID
Jun 11, 2024
A new proposed definition for Long COVID could help patients get the help they need, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says.
Postexposure prophylaxis with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir does not cut COVID-19 Infection
Jul 18, 2024
No significant reduction was seen in the risk for symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection with postexposure prophylaxis for five or 10 days.
Study shows home health care may benefit COVID-19 patients after hospital discharge
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 25, 2020
Most hospital-discharged COVID-19 patients may benefit from home healthcare, according to a study of 1,409 patients who were admitted to home healthcare settings after hospitalization.
SNFs received a nearly 9% Medicare rate boost from COVID-19 patients in April: analysis
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 17, 2020
April’s average per diem Medicare rate paid for COVID-19 patients in skilled nursing facilities was $669, according to an analysis of claims submitted by the more than 1,300 SNFs, conducted by Zimmet...
Network to develop long-term care COVID-19 treatment, infection prevention best practices
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2023
A network of long-term care medical directors and clinicians will develop best practices around COVID-19 treatments and infection prevention guidelines for senior living communities, nursing homes and...