State’s definition change reduces COVID-19 death toll for some nursing homes
The number of coronavirus-related deaths at some Pennsylvania nursing homes has been lowered after the state updated the definition for what qualifies as a COVID-19 death.
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NY’s Cuomo, NJ’s Murphy ignore request to explain controversial nursing home policies
Govs. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) and Phil Murphy (D-NJ) have both refused a request from House GOP members asking them to explain their policies for nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers raise the heat on states that forced nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients
Five Democratic governors are facing additional heat for their policies that forced nursing homes to take in COVID-19 residents.
Providers object after officials publish erroneous nursing home data
Pennsylvania providers are pushing back against the state’s Department of Health after it released inaccurate nursing home coronavirus data, despite being warned about the errors.
Bill creates $500M emergency fund for state’s providers; AG opens criminal investigation into nursing homes
Long-term care providers in Pennsylvania are praising lawmakers after the State Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that provides more than $500 million in emergency funding for operators.
Skyline’s implosion continues with Pennsylvania takeover
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has installed temporary management at nine nursing homes owned by Skyline Healthcare, the latest group to fall in the growing collapse of the New Jersey-based operator.
Golden Living fighting $1.8 million in back-vacation pay owed to employees
Golden Living Centers is fighting an arbitration ruling that found the company owes $1.8 million in vacation pay to 2,000 former employees at 36 Pennsylvania nursing homes.
SNF group cries foul over attorney general’s contingency deal with private law firm
Pennsylvania’s probe into alleged staffing problems at several nursing homes are among the latest to call into question certain kinds of arrangements.
TV report questions nursing homes’ influence on regulators
A TV station alleged Wednesday that Pennsylvania’s largest nursing home provider group may have undue influence over state regulators.
Report: Complex care management can succeed, reduced Medicare SNF expenditures 64% in one instance
Well-designed programs to coordinate care for patients with complex needs can reduce Medicare expenditures, including skilled nursing facility costs, according to an issue brief released Thursday by The Commonwealth Fund.
