CDC updates testing, management guidance amid co-circulating flu, COVID … Pennsylvania long-term care legislative package includes high school credit for congregate care work … NJ nurses seek union...
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 20
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 20, 2023
Some solutions, but Congress once again kicks healthcare funding can down the road as policy, finance issues mount … Labor board extends start date for new joint-employer rule … Application period...
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 17
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 17, 2023
OIG, DOJ annual healthcare fraud report: 2022 settlements and judgements exceeded $1.6 billion … Florida considers expanding veterans’ home access to spouses, parents … HHS establishes advisory committee...
Also in the News for Thursday, Nov. 16
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 16, 2023
OIG pledges fresh audit of nursing home payroll-based staffing data … Senate hearing explores making Medicare telehealth benefits permanent … Ziegler pinpoints 900 not-for-profit sales/mergers since...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 15
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 15, 2023
Algorithms tied to curtailing coverage in new Medicare Advantage investigation … Nearly one-quarter of nursing home residents die broke: new KFF analysis … 3 years after merging to strengthen their...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 14
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 14, 2023
New OIG state review calls for more nursing home oversight of life safety, emergency preparedness and infection control … Skilled nursing provider settles $102K opioid treatment discrimination case...
Also in the News for Monday, Nov. 13
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 13, 2023
US Chamber of Commerce sues National Labor Relations Board over joint-employer rule … COVID vax rates for nursing home workers fall lower; flu rates trail hospital staff significantly … Geriatric medicine...
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 10
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 10, 2023
CNA association pushes patient-centered care pay reform as staffing fix … LeadingAge coverage: ‘Epic’ workforce challenges can be met with short-, mid- and long-term solutions … Resident charged...
Also in the News for Thursday, Nov. 9
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 09, 2023
JAMA study confirms co-administration of flu, COVID vaccines offer similar effectiveness as separate vaccination dates
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 8
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 08, 2023
Sabra SNF holdings hit lowest point since REIT’s inception … ‘No end in sight’ for vaccine challenges … Nurse training repayment agreements can trap workers they’re meant to help
