U.S. nursing home system ‘ineffective,’ ‘unsustainable,’ National Academies report...
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2022
A long-awaited national report has found that the way the United States finances, delivers and regulates nursing home care is ineffective and unstable. Immediate action is needed to bring meaningful changes...
CMS vaccine mandate blocked in 10 states by federal judge
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 30, 2021
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers has been at least temporarily halted in 10 states following an order issued by a federal judge Monday afternoon.
Home care briefs for Wednesday, Jan. 6
Jan 06, 2021
Allscripts completes $1.35B sale of CarePort to WellSky … Assisted living residents receiving Medicare home health services are at increased risk of hospitalization when care-partner support is lacking...
Home care briefs for Friday, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2020
Expansion of Medicare-covered telehealth could be limited to rural areas without Congress’ help … COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics show promising results in older adults … Invacare Chairman and CEO...
Providers seek extension of 2% Medicare sequester cut relief through 2021
By
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...
CNA staffing, turnover top focus for federal government: CMS
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 22, 2020
Turnover among certified nursing assistants at long-term care facilities will be a top priority for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services going forward, a top agency official pledged Tuesday.
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...
Operators get additional year to pay off advanced Medicare loans
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2020
Providers who participated in the Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program for COVID-19 emergency will now have another year to pay back the loan thanks to Congress.
CMS grants operators an additional year to pay off loans received through the Medicare Accelerated and...
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 13, 2020
Providers who participated in the Medicare Accelerated and Advanced Payment Program for COVID-19 emergency will now have another year to pay back the loan thanks to Congress.
CMS giving $165M more in Medicaid funding for home- and community-based care
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 25, 2020
The federal government is providing $165 million in supplemental funding to states for a longstanding Medicaid program designed to transition residents of nursing homes and other institutions and into...