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.
Providers dissect latest update to Provider Relief Fund rules, can use money to cover eligible expenses...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 18, 2021
Provider Relief Fund payments can be used to pay for eligible coronavirus-related expenses that date back to Jan. 1, 2020, even if they received the money after the expenses incurred, according to federal...
Operator changes plan, will wait for full FDA approval to enforce COVID vaccination deadline for staff
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 10, 2021
An Ohio assisted living and skilled nursing operator now plans to wait until the COVID-19 vaccinations receive full federal approval before enforcing its inoculation mandate for employees after listening...
HHS releasing next $2.5B in funds for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 28, 2020
The federal government is shipping 1.5 million N95 respirators from the national stockpile to nursing homes reporting supply shortages.