The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services strongly rebutted a recent “60 Minutes” news report that accused the federal government of failing to come to the aid of the Kirkland, WA, nursing home...
Ask the payment expert: Can I put my asymptomatic positive residents under a skilled stay to capture...
By
Caryn Adams
Dec 01, 2020
Can I put my asymptomatic positive residents under a skilled stay to capture an increase in reimbursement?
From COVID-19 hardships come advances
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2020
In areas ranging from telehealth to staffing, the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards reveal providers’ smart new approaches and solutions.
Hiring initiative to meet COVID-19 workforce challenges entails paying CNAs up to $25 an hour
Dec 01, 2020
Minnesota launched an “urgent hiring initiative” to help long-term care facilities struggling with staffing amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.
National Guard aids workers
Dec 01, 2020
INDIANA — Operators in this state are among the latest to bring in the National Guard to take additional pressure off staff members trying to contend with COVID-19 challenges. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb...
Lab closes over COVID-19 testing concerns
Dec 01, 2020
MISSOURI — Laboratory Gamma Healthcare Inc., which provided lab and radiology services to nearly 900 long-term care facilities in the state, closed.
A relaxed approach to testing over the holidays
Dec 01, 2020
FLORIDA — At least one governor was taking a more casual approach to COVID-19 this holiday season.
Visitor testing policies recommended
Dec 01, 2020
CONNECTICUT — Health officials here are encouraging providers to adopt visitor COVID-19 testing policies to prevent outbreaks at facilities.
In win for providers, judge vacates ‘Public Charge’ rule
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2020
A federal judge has struck down a rule that provider advocates previously warned could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services and hurt the industry’s workforce.
Granny cam under scrutiny in death case
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2020
A criminal case in Georgia against a former nursing home worker will hinge on whether a video recorded in a resident’s room without the facility’s permission is legal and can be used against the accused.