New Medicaid program won’t touch vulnerable groups, federal official claims
Federal officials again are trying to reassure critics that its new block grant program will not affect vulnerable groups, including people who live in nursing homes.
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Legislation that allows nursing homes to administer medical cannabis gains momentum
Providers in Virginia are excited about a proposal that would allow nursing homes to administer CBD and THC-A oil to certified residents.
AseraCare settles False Claims Act suit for $1M
A False Claims Act lawsuit that has been hanging over a major hospice provider since 2008 has finally been resolved.
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 28
Oklahoma’s Medicaid expansion effort gets boost … Former employee arrested for allegedly making bomb threat towards nursing home, ex co-workers … FDA approves new flu vaccine for older adults
Official confirms Trump budget proposes to eliminate enhanced Medicaid match
Medicaid funding for providers in states that have expanded their program could be in jeopardy under the Trump administration’s proposed budget, an official revealed earlier this week.
It’s official: Providers asked to prepare for coronavirus outbreaks
Long-term care and other providers are being prodded into action for a potential coronavirus outbreak in the United States following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials’ warning that they expect it to spread at a community level.
‘Public Charge’ rule goes into effect despite warnings from LTC advocates
A federal rule that allows the federal government to base green card decisions on whether an immigrant would use government benefit programs, such as Medicaid and food stamps, is now in effect.
Residents at Wisconsin facility offer relationship advice in viral Facebook post
Valentine’s Day may be over but social media users are still taking relationship advice offered by residents at a Wisconsin facility in a now viral social media post.
Also in the News for Thursday, Feb. 27
California, Florida among top states in staffing for nursing homes, data shows … Washington state SNFs could be underfunded by $95 million annually if budget proposal moves forward … Arizona board that oversees nursing home and assisted living directors faces heat in state audit … A game of pingpong a day helps improve Parkinson’s symptoms
LeadingAge report: Nursing home closure wave hitting top-rated facilities
Quality isn’t a deciding factor when a nursing home closes. So suggests a new report that has found that both high- and low-quality providers are among the more than 550 facilities that have closed since June 2015.
