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CMS finalizes 80/20 rule for home care providers
The White House has finalized a policy mandating home care providers spend at least 80% of Medicaid payments on direct care workers. -
19% of nursing homes meet CMS' new minimum staffing requirements
A KFF estimate found that only 19% of nursing facilities meet the new minimum staffing standards issued by CMS yesterday. -
White House finalizes minimum staffing rule for nursing homes
The first minimum staffing rule for nursing homes has been finalized, according to an April 22 White House fact sheet. -
Best, worst states for senior care staffing, per Seniorly
California is the best state for senior care staffing, while Oklahoma is the worst, according to an April 12 Seniorly report. -
UCI Health lowered deaths from antibiotic-resistant organisms by 24% with this collaboration
A study led by researchers at Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health found that use of antiseptic soap and nasal ointment among patients in hospitals and residents of nursing homes reduced countywide infections by up to 30% and dropped associated deaths by 24%. -
2 hospitalized after gas leak at Maryland nursing home
Twenty-eight patients and staff members were evacuated and two were hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a Maryland nursing home, ABC affiliate WJLA reported April 15. -
Best senior living centers, per US News
U.S. News & World Report named the 10 cities and 15 companies for best senior living. -
West Virginia rehab hospital changes ownership, rebrands
A rehabilitation hospital has changed ownership and will operate as two partner organizations in West Virginia, WTRF.com reported April 12. -
2 MA updates for nursing homes
Changes to Medicare Advantage plans could mean lower reimbursements for nursing home patients in 2025, Newsweek reported April 8. -
MetroHealth appoints chair of physical medicine, rehab
Richard Wilson, MD, was appointed chair of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Cleveland-based MetroHealth System. -
Tampa General opens clinic exclusive to older adults
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital unveiled a new clinic exclusively for patients 65 and older called TGH Senior Center. -
14 rehab, SNF leaders on the move
Here are 14 rehabilitation and nursing home leaders stepping into new roles: -
4 priorities for post-acute facilities, per 1 association president
Training, retaining and recruiting staff should be the top priority for post-acute facilities, Rajeev Kumar MD, president of AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, told Becker's. -
Hospitalists more likely to recommend hospice than specialists: Study
A New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine study suggests oncology hospitalists have better hospice utilization and reduce hospital stays for cancer patients compared to oncologists. -
The demographic facing challenges in nursing home care
Nursing home workers should be well trained in LGBTQ+ care to provide proper support to patients in the demographic, a recent article by two Indiana University researchers said, according to The Bay Area Reporter. -
Advocate Health sells home care company to private equity firm
Chicago-based Waud Capital Partners has acquired Senior Helpers, a home care and wellness company that operates in 44 states and is based in Towson, Md., from Advocate Health. -
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024. -
Intermountain to charge 30% less for outpatient rehab services
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is restructuring its hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation services in Utah to expand its value-based care model. -
California nursing homes to pay $15.5M in settlement
A major California nursing chain reached a $15.5 million settlement over alleged understaffing, negligent care and mistreatment of patients, KRON reported March19. -
Illinois nursing home chain no longer foreclosing amid $55M owed
A Peoria, Ill.-based nursing home chain said it will not foreclose or shut down amid financial struggles, the Peoria Journal Star reported March 19.
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