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CMS to Assess Speech Therapy Services Rendered Under PDPM
Skilled nursing facilities reported higher payments than expected for Medicare reimbursement for last year. Skilled Nursing News states the federal government will be assessing these...
Is Reform on the Horizon for SNFs?
The COVID-19 pandemic brought on unprecedented challenges for the skilled nursing industry. Skilled Nursing News reports that the Biden administration agrees a reform is necessary...
Unvaccinated Employee Causes COVID-19 Outbreak in Nursing Home
Long-term care facilities were among the first to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Since December 2020, there have many efforts underway to get residents and staff vaccinated....
What Does Increased Funding For HCBS Mean For Skilled Nursing Facilities?
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted patients and families to reconsider nursing homes as a option where loved ones can receive care. Increased infection rates and...
Mandatory Reporting of Staff Vaccinations in SNFs
This week the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new SNF Prospective Payment System for the 2022 fiscal year. McKnight’s reports that...
High-Intensity Therapy Leads to Better Outcomes for LTC Residents
A study conducted by a pair of trade groups that represents physical and occupational therapists concluded that nursing home residents have better outcomes when provided...
What The J&J Vaccine Pause Means For LTCs
The recent pause on the Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has raised concerns among many individuals especially for long-term care stakeholders reports McKnights. The vaccine...
Skilled Nursing Industry Ready for a Rebound
The skilled nursing home industry has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the past year 171,000 residents and caregivers have succumbed to coronavirus....
Ensuring Success in a Post-Pandemic World for the SNF Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for many industries including long-term care providers. As infection numbers have started to stabilize skilled, nursing providers should begin...
Additional Relief for Long-Term Care Facilities
On Wednesday, March 10th, the US House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. This bill will provide relief to many struggling individuals and...
