CMS to conduct ‘focused review’ of Missouri, Texas delays in processing Medicaid applications
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 20, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching a focused review of how the states of Missouri and Texas process Medicaid applications.
State allocates $1B+ for assistance to Medicaid, other program beneficiaries
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 17, 2022
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp (R) has set aside more than $1 billion for the state Department of Human Services to provide cash assistance of up to $350 per active enrollee in Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition...
Business briefs, March 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 27, 2023
Bill closes ‘loophole’ in provider background checks … USCIS lifts COVID-related flexibilities … Biden’s budget would strengthen Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, HCBS, senator says … ORA...
6 SNFs, ALFs placed in receivership in Iowa
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 01, 2023
In what appears to be a growing trend in long-term care closures in Iowa, four nursing facilities and two assisted living facilities have been placed in receivership with the state Department of Inspections...
Long-term care providers score ‘historic’ $515 million budget in PA statehouse
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 12, 2022
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) and the state general assembly have passed what long-term care advocates have dubbed a “historic budget victory.” The total additional funding allocated for long-term...
State considers moratorium on nursing home construction, expansion
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2023
Legislation being considered in Iowa would place a six-month moratorium of the construction and expansion of nursing homes. The bill also would give Medicaid payers more power in recovering funds from...
Communication key to solving issues facing providers, legislators say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Communication is “the best way to make a difference” and address issues facing the assisted living industry, a state legislator told those attending a recent forum convened by the Florida Assisted...
Business briefs, March 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 22, 2023
State bill would increase Medicaid reimbursements to veterans homes … Fitch Ratings affirms Emerald Heights at A-; outlook stable … Biden vetoes Republican block of ESG considerations in retirement...
Business briefs, July 11
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 11, 2023
CCRC salaries soaring: Nurses still in hottest demand but raises for all moderating … Unemployment rate sees little change at 3.8% in June: BLS … CA Supreme Court backs employers in ‘take-home’...
Business briefs, Nov. 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 13, 2023
Lawmakers propose 3 ways to address long-term care workforce challenges … Geography matters in senior living trademark battle, judge finds … Industry veteran uses expertise to advance gender, ethnic...