A new report by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) identifies 38 states, as of June 1, 2021, that since the coronavirus pandemic have either issued executive orders or passed legislation giving long-term care … [Read more...] about Immunity for Long-Term Care Facilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Special Report | Nursing Home Industry is Heavily Taxpayer-Subsidized
It is well-known that Government health care programs, Medicare and Medicaid, are the primary payers for nursing home care. The two federal programs paid facilities tens of billions of dollars for providing care to residents and were the primary … [Read more...] about Special Report | Nursing Home Industry is Heavily Taxpayer-Subsidized
Elder Justice Newletter, Vol. 3 Issue 8 Now Available
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newletter, Vol. 3 Issue 8 Now Available
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Propose Framework for Legislative and Administrative Changes to Benefit Residents
An ad hoc coalition of organizations that advocate for nursing home residents[1] propose a Framework for Nursing Home Reform Post COVID-19.[2] The Framework for federal change includes multiple proposals under six broad areas – (1) staffing and … [Read more...] about Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Propose Framework for Legislative and Administrative Changes to Benefit Residents
Racial/Ethnic Minorities and Dually Eligible Beneficiaries More Likely to Get COVID-19 in Nursing Homes, According to Office of Inspector General
About half of all Black, Hispanic, and Asian Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes had or likely had COVID-19 in 2020 compared to about 40 percent of White beneficiaries, according to the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) Data Snapshot COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Racial/Ethnic Minorities and Dually Eligible Beneficiaries More Likely to Get COVID-19 in Nursing Homes, According to Office of Inspector General
United States Settles False Claims Act Case with SavaSeniorCare
The United States announced the settlement of a False Claims Act case against SavaSeniorCare, SavaSeniorCare Administrative and Consulting, and SSC Equity Holdings (Sava), originally filed by whistleblowers in four separate cases (three in Tennessee … [Read more...] about United States Settles False Claims Act Case with SavaSeniorCare
Report: Nursing Homes Had Highest Death Rate of All Senior Housing From COVID – Although 39% Had None
A new study by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago (NORC) analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on mortality in senior housing across the long-term care spectrum including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and … [Read more...] about Report: Nursing Homes Had Highest Death Rate of All Senior Housing From COVID – Although 39% Had None
Nursing Homes Fined for Infection Control Should Not Receive COVID-19 “Performance Based” Relief Funds
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), created a $175 billion Provider Relief Fund (PRF) for health care providers. In May 2021, health care providers estimated that $24.5 billion of the $175 billion remain in the … [Read more...] about Nursing Homes Fined for Infection Control Should Not Receive COVID-19 “Performance Based” Relief Funds
CMS Interim Final Rule Addresses Covid-19 Vaccinations for Nursing Home Residents and Staff
In an interim final rule with comment, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (1) to educate residents and their … [Read more...] about CMS Interim Final Rule Addresses Covid-19 Vaccinations for Nursing Home Residents and Staff
Jimmo v. Sebelius Factsheet: Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage Does Not Require Improvement
In 2013, a federal district court approved a settlement agreement in the case of Jimmo v. Sebelius that confirmed Medicare coverage should be determined by a beneficiary’s need for skilled care, not the individual’s potential for improvement. The … [Read more...] about Jimmo v. Sebelius Factsheet: Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage Does Not Require Improvement