A win for home care: Providers applaud withdrawal of MFAR proposal
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 16, 2020
Providers cheered federal health officials’ decision to withdraw a proposal they warned could cut up to $50 billion nationwide from the Medicaid program annually.
What makes a top long-term care leader? Panel of distinguished honorees share what it takes
By
Danielle Brown
May 24, 2021
Holistic thinking, multitasking and critical thinking are key characteristics young leaders — especially women — should develop to advance in the workforce. Those attributes were among several recommended...
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...
‘Real secret to success’ for long-term care leaders is building strong, knowledgeable team: panelists
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2021
Having the willingness to hire and guide people who are smarter or know more than you is a key to building and leading a successful team in the workplace, agreed a panel of honorees during the recent McKnight’s...
Warren launches investigation into for-profit nursing homes after Genesis CEO bonus
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 19, 2021
A top U.S. lawmaker on Wednesday intensified her fiery attacks on beleaguered Genesis HealthCare’s issuance of a hefty bonus to a departing long-time CEO, even as the company was flailing amid the devastation...
COVID-19 legal advice: ‘Document your efforts’
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 17, 2020
A legal expert is urging providers to document everything related to their response to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s a move that could help skilled nursing and senior living organizations defend themselves...
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.
Financial relief and liability protection not enough for LTC industry: Gleckman
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2020
Financial relief from the government and liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits won’t be enough to fix long-standing flaws in the long-term services and supports system, a leading expert...
COVID-19 making it even harder for SNFs to recruit, retain workers
By
Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
Long-term care providers around the country are struggling to hire and retain workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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...