COVID-19 could lead to billions in long-term healthcare costs: experts
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Amy Novotney
Aug 04, 2020
More than 18 million people have been infected by coronavirus worldwide, about a quarter of them in the United States. And healthcare experts say it will likely be years before the costs for those who...
Medicare, many third-party insurers to cover coronavirus testing
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Amy Novotney
Mar 10, 2020
Medicare and several leading insurers have committed to helping mitigate the costs associated with testing for and treating the novel coronavirus that has been spreading nationwide. In addition, officials...
Many healthcare employers not reporting COVID-19 worker deaths: analysis
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Amy Novotney
Dec 02, 2020
Some healthcare employers — including a number of long-term care facilities — have been choosing not to report healthcare worker deaths to occupational safety officials amid the pandemic, according...
Pandemic may cause increase in need for LTC for people living with dementia
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Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could cause a significant rise in the number of people living with dementia, according to a group representing more than 100 Alzheimer’s and dementia associations globally....
Legal experts warn of incoming lawsuits for long-term care
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Amy Novotney
Feb 09, 2021
Legal teams for both long-term care operators and the residents and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are gearing up for lawsuits alleging neglect and wrongful death as a result of the virus —...
Experts stress need for wage increases to decrease shortages among long-term care staff
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Amy Novotney
Dec 09, 2020
Increasing pay for direct care workers really can help long-term care operators combat staffing shortages, according to a blog post this week in Health Affairs. The article discussed how several states,...
Labor Department excludes senior living from COVID-19 relief bill’s paid leave requirement
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Amy Novotney
Mar 29, 2020
The Department of Labor released updated questions and answers regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Saturday, and provided guidance categorizing senior living providers as “health care...
Time is now for coordinating employee vaccine process: workplace safety expert
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Amy Novotney
Dec 08, 2020
Whether long-term care operators will mandate that their employees get a COVID-19 vaccine once one is available has been a topic of much discussion over the past several weeks.
HEALS Act falls short for seniors but provides some support for industry’s business operations
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Amy Novotney
Jul 30, 2020
Some industry leaders expressed disappointment this week over the latest coronavirus relief package introduced Monday by Senate Republicans.
Debates arise over who should foot the bill for nursing home worker testing
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Amy Novotney
Jun 10, 2020
Regular COVID-19 testing of nursing home staff, who are the most likely to introduce the virus to a facility and spread it to residents, has been sanctioned by experts as one of the most important ways...