AMDA launches ‘Moving Needles’ vaccination initiative across 3 LTC organizations
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 28, 2022
AMDA and the CDC are collaborating on a pilot program with 3 long-term care operators toward a goal of setting industry-wide standards for routine vaccinations in resident and staff.
More investment in HCBS needed to end reliance on nursing homes, expert tells senators
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 24, 2022
Congressional leaders need to dedicate more Medicaid funding to home- and community-based services for people with long-term care needs to reduce their dependence on nursing home care and better help family...
CMS giving $165M more in Medicaid funding for home- and community-based care
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 24, 2020
The federal government is providing $165 million in supplemental funding to states for a longstanding Medicaid program designed to transition seniors from nursing homes and other institutions and into...
States get enhanced Medicaid funding for home- and community-based services
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 15, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced enhanced Medicaid funding to states looking to provide more community-based services to elderly and disabled individuals.