More than 201,000 in long-term care have died from COVID, but just how many more?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 07, 2022
A full accounting of COVID deaths among long-term care residents and staff members is not available because the federal government only collects data from Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities.
Kentucky SNFs expect to lose at least 11% of workforce due to vaccine mandate
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 07, 2021
Leaders from Kentucky’s long-term care industry implored state lawmakers Thursday to provide more support for its bruised and battered workforce.
CMS to provide additional payments for at-home COVID-19 vaccinations
By
Liza Berger
Aug 24, 2021
In an effort to sweeten the pot on COVID-19 vaccinations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Tuesday it is providing additional payments to healthcare providers who administer doses to multiple...
Major home care organization calls for vaccine mandate
By
Liza Berger
Aug 23, 2021
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Monday urged mandatory vaccinations among healthcare staff in all settings.
Long-term care advocates lay out 3 goals for Biden team to make 2021 ‘new beginning’ for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2020
Fighting COVID-19, ensuring access to long-term services and supports, and improving access to affordable housing are among the suggested actions LeadingAge laid out Tuesday to President-elect Joe Biden’s...
Loosened visitation restrictions for senior living may follow issuance of guidance for nursing homes,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2021
Senior living industry groups said they are hopeful that the visitation rules for nursing homes released Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will spur states to make similar recommendations...
AHCA/NCAL releases FAQs about Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment program
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 03, 2020
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living released a series of frequently asked questions and answers about the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment program Thursday,...
Hospital mortality from non-SARS-CoV-2 causes up among seniors
Mar 17, 2022
During the pandemic, mortality in the 30 days after hospital admission for non-SARS-CoV-2 causes increased for Medicare beneficiaries.
COVID cases rise among nursing home staff, NIC says; AMDA releases new guidance
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 19, 2022
Weekly COVID-19 cases among skilled nursing home staff members and residents set new records earlier this month, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Moody’s: Coronavirus stimulus will lessen economic pain, but won’t fully compensate healthcare...
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 14, 2020
The $2.3 trillion CARES Act will certainly provide some relief to hospitals and other healthcare systems, but the funding is unlikely to fully compensate for increased labor and personal protective equipment...