ProPublica adds new nursing home ownership, quality search tool … Insurers refused to cover business interruptions and added virus exclusions. A government insurance option might not work either …...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 20
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 20, 2023
Three convicted in national nurse diploma scam … State AG says arbitration in elder abuse cases skirts transparency rules … County pursues nursing home needs assessment after buyer snaps up 4 facilities...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 19
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 19, 2023
Broad guidance kept some nursing homes from using as much Provider Relief funding as intended … Sudden nursing home closure leaves staff without pay, residents hastily relocating … High-dose flu vax...
Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 18
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 18, 2023
Iowa Republicans reject move to investigate nursing homes as regulators try to catch up on surveys … Like ‘long COVID,’ Influenza can impact health for months after infection … Michigan gets $400K...
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 15
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 15, 2023
Senate bill would extend alternative payment model incentives for two more years … Blood thinner linked to ‘significantly higher’ risk of bleeding complications … Staffing conversations increasingly...
Also in the News for Thursday, Dec. 14
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 14, 2023
New CMS analysis shows healthcare spending grew to $4.1 trillion in 2022 … Florida appeals judge’s ruling on children’s treatment in nursing homes … 99% of Mississippi nursing homes don’t...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 13
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 13, 2023
Use of Medicare-covered cognitive assessments tripled over 4 years, but most patients still being missed … Washington nursing homes missed key life safety, emergency preparedness and infection control...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 12
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 12, 2023
Nursing home employee bilks provider out of $100K in pay for hours never worked … Stunning Christmas light display at nursing home honors lost loved ones … Institutional support, face-to-face interactions...
Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 11
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 11, 2023
Nursing home faces second civil lawsuit in case of Pennsylvania’s ‘killer’ nurse … 155-bed facility down to 11 residents, will be third CT nursing home to close in months … Study highlights importance...
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 8
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 08, 2023
Support, data, immigration reform necessary to address caregiver workforce shortage … Senate launches investigation into private equity health system investment … Lawmakers propose $62 million grant...
