1 in 3 nursing homes fall in staffing under new CMS Five-Star rating system
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 28, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday officially unveiled its updated Five-Star rating system on Wednesday.
With lofty average bed prices near $96,000, experts worry about fallout
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 28, 2022
Skilled nursing bed prices have remained strong throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with prices reaching $95,800 per bed during the second quarter of 2022.
More flexibility key to nursing homes staying competitive for RNs
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Danielle Brown
Jul 26, 2022
A top wage expert urged skilled nursing providers to be more flexible with shift hours and reward loyalty to their registered nurses in order to stay competitive against other healthcare sectors after...
One quarter of SNFs stuck with Medicare margins below 4%
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 21, 2022
Medicare margins for all freestanding skilled nursing facilities across the United States varied widely in 2020, according to new data from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.
Also in the News for Thursday, July 7
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Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2022
Today is the final day to enter the 2022 McKnight’s Tech Awards … Records claim NC state veterans agency ignored deadlines for assessing vet nursing homes … Ensign’s new REIT acquires three California...
Operator settles for $1.75 million, but denies it vaccinated ineligibles
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Danielle Brown
Jul 04, 2022
A Florida-based operator has agreed to settle claims that it violated the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program by vaccinating ineligible people despite “strongly denying”...
Also in the News for Tuesday, July 5
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Danielle Brown
Jul 04, 2022
SNF occupancy remains stagnant as labor crisis limits admissions: NIC … Researchers call for more actionable policies around oral health in long-term care
Providers: Fix would speed immigrant nurse validation by months
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Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2022
A long-term care coalition is calling on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to address an ongoing issue at its Texas premium processing unit that’s causing “significant delays” in tapping...
SNF workforce ‘far below’ pre-pandemic levels but finally showing signs of life
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Danielle Brown
Jun 27, 2022
Skilled nursing operators are finally making workforce gains in recent months, but they’re still experiencing slower recovery when compared to the assisted living sector.
LTC data initiative plans largest health records system, analysis of nursing home residents
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Danielle Brown
Jun 21, 2022
Researchers are hopeful that a new initiative to create the largest health records system and study of nursing home residents will change the way providers deliver care in the future.