Louisiana revokes licenses from 7 nursing homes after Ida evacuation failures cost lives
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Louisiana revokes licenses from 7 nursing homes after Ida evacuation failures cost lives. Wed, 09/08/2021 - 12:27.
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Nursing Home Investigation Leads to Michigan Sentinel Project’s First Criminal Case
Healthcare Compliance Blog
MARCH 10, 2022
Complaints of resident abuse in a Michigan nursing home led to an investigation by the Michigan Office of Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Division, working with the Michigan Sentinel Project. The investigation determined that a nurse was working at the nursing home while her license was suspended, which is a felony.
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Texas OIG Inspectors Discover Errors in Reported Nursing Home Staff Hours
Med-Net Compliance
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
On November 3, 2022, the OIG released the results of a recent inspection of a nursing home by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General Audit and Inspections Division (OIG Inspections).
HHS-OIG Issues Exclusion Notice to Owner of Seven Louisiana Nursing Homes
Healthcare Compliance Blog
MAY 25, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has excluded a Louisiana man from participation in federal healthcare programs due to his ownership interest in seven Louisiana nursing homes that OIG previously excluded. As a result, OIG has excluded the nursing homes and their owner.
New York State Clamps Down on Nursing Home Revenue
NY Health Law
APRIL 28, 2021
In recent months, there has been a lot of attention on decisions made during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York State in regard to nursing homes. Nursing home operators themselves have faced suspicion in regard to such readmissions. Such funds will be used to support the Nursing Home Quality Pool.
Hackensack Meridian Health shows the benefits of telepsychiatry
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MARCH 29, 2022
"If it is decided that a patient needs further care beyond that of the social worker, the equipment is rolled to the bedside and a licensed psychiatrist is called," Alcera explained. In the fourth quarter of 2021, there were 4,024 in-person visits and 6,726 telehealth visits, accounting for 62.57% of visits.
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Montana Nurse Indicted for Unlawfully Obtaining Opiates from Multiple Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare Compliance Blog
MAY 20, 2022
The indictment alleges that the nurse unlawfully obtained oxycodone from a Montana community hospital from March 2021 to June 2021. The nurse pleaded not guilty to four counts of unlawfully obtaining controlled substances. Issue: Drug diversion is a growing problem in healthcare. Update as needed.
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Long Term Care Update: As Winter Arrives, CMS Renews its Emphasis on COVID-19 Vaccinations, Bivalent Boosters and Timely Therapeutic Treatments
Healthcare Law Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2022
In 2021, COVID-19 immunization rates among nursing home staff quickly rose due to federal vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and long-term care facilities participating in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. iv] (DHHS – HC Staff Vaccination Requirement) – 2021-23831.pdf vi] [link].
Highlights from the HHS-OIG 2023 Spring Semiannual Report
Provider Trust
AUGUST 9, 2023
Leveraging Oversight To Protect Nursing Home Residents Better Enhancing the quality of care in nursing homes remains paramount to OIG. Through years of oversight, they have discovered various obstacles and weaknesses within nursing home facilities.
Managing Healthcare Compliance in New Jersey
MedTrainer
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) is a key non-profit organization that supports and advocates for nearly 400 healthcare entities in New Jersey, including hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on quality, affordable healthcare.
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Health Provider News – June 10, 2022
Hall Render
JUNE 10, 2022
Report: Mesa nursing home fined $500 after negligence leads to resident’s death. System on the brink of collapse’: CT nursing home workers join national campaign for better wages, conditions. Hands-on care requirement cuts at Florida nursing homes means more residents will die, union says.
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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – June
SQA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
As became the case in May 2021, when the European Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) came online without an updated MRA between the EU and Switzerland, Swiss manufacturers of IVDs are now treated as any other “third country” manufacturers seeking CE Marking to sell their devices in the EU. FDA Warning Letter – Re-Gen Active Lab, Inc.,
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Health Provider News – May 20, 2022
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MAY 20, 2022
HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. How does Arizona solve its nursing shortage? Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. Arkansas Gets $3.9M CALIFORNIA.
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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – Spring
SQA
MAY 17, 2022
The Points is an upgraded version of Practice for Cosmetics Production Licensing , implemented in 2016, with more stringent inspection requirements. Teva distributed 1,565 vials nationwide from 04 December 2020 through 18 August 2021 to four of its wholesale customers under the label for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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Skilled Nursing Update: CMS Adds New F Tag and Survey Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Regulations – REVISED
Hall Render
JANUARY 6, 2022
Nursing homes face possible citations, civil monetary penalties, denial of payments and—as a final measure—termination of participation from the Medicare and Medicaid programs by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) as they embark on complying with the new CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their staff.
Woman Arrested for Practicing Medicine without a License at 7 Nursing Homes
Med-Net Compliance
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested a 37-year-old woman for allegedly practicing medicine as a registered nurse without a license at seven nursing and assisted living facilities in Anderson, Greenville, and Pickens counties. Update as necessary.
Health Provider News – February 18, 2022
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FEBRUARY 18, 2022
License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. ‘I feel extorted:’ Former FMC nurses told to pay $5K after being fired for refusing vaccine. Lawmakers call on Biden to end public health emergency.
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Health Provider News – April 29, 2022
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APRIL 29, 2022
About 20K nursing home staff now have vaccine medical exemptions. More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Strikes averted at four Connecticut nursing homes but not in Windsor. State suspends Destin nursing home license, orders it to discharge 100-plus residents.
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Health Provider News – March 25, 2022
Hall Render
MARCH 25, 2022
Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. Health data breaches swell in 2021 amid hacking surge, POLITICO analysis finds. Huntsville Hospital to launch new nurse training program. Alabama hospitals, nursing homes split $80 million in ARPA funds. CONNECTICUT.
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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022
Hall Render
APRIL 22, 2022
GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Order to Expire Requiring Masks in Nursing Homes, Hospitals. Major Connecticut hospitals, nursing homes to continue requiring masks despite end of state mandate.
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Health Provider News – September 23, 2022
Hall Render
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate.
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MARCH 31, 2023
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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022
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NOVEMBER 4, 2022
CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Sioux Center Man Accused Of Assaulting Nurse, Law Officer At Orange City Hospital. Labor shortages close Kansas nursing homes.
Health Provider News – September 16, 2022
Hall Render
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
billion in profit in 2021. Hartford HealthCare nurses give strike notice. Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots. Lawsuit seeks to unmask nursing home owners who ‘defrauded’ creditors. Nurses at Maine Medical Center reach tentative deal for first union contract. CONNECTICUT.
Health Provider News – January 7, 2022
Hall Render
JANUARY 7, 2022
CDC gives nursing home workers a big break – if they’re boosted. CMS Issues Additional Vaccine Mandate Guidance for Nursing Homes. Inflation jump took a bite out of 2021 physician compensation. Nursing home staff shortages overwhelming hospitals nationwide. Former N.J. fraud case in Arkansas.
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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 21, 2022
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JANUARY 21, 2022
5 states facing highest, lowest weekly nursing home COVID-19 positivity rates. Nursing home industry reacts to health care worker vaccine mandate. Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021. Stretched Hospitals, Nursing Homes Fear Losing More Staff Over Vaccine Mandate.
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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022
Hall Render
APRIL 15, 2022
CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.
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Health Provider News – January 14, 2022
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JANUARY 14, 2022
5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses. . Nursing homes need more COVID boosters, says AARP. Arizona hospitals are losing nurses. Short-staffed and COVID-battered, U.S.
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Health Provider News
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
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and Delaware Delaware struggles to investigate nursing homes, assisted living facilities. Luke’s technical error compromises 15K patients’ data ILLINOIS 28 Central IL nursing homes fined for violations Advocate Aurora Health reports operating loss of $23.9M Where does it leave medication abortion in Pa.,
Biden Administration Unveils Long-Awaited COVID-19 Rules For Large Employers and Healthcare Workers
Health Law RX
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
If an employee tests positive for COVID-19 (or is diagnosed with COVID-19 by a licensed healthcare provider), employers must not require further testing for 90 days following the date of the positive test or diagnosis. Long Term Care facilities, including nursing homes. Positive Test Results. The CMS Rule.
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MARCH 17, 2023
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Health Provider News
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FEBRUARY 24, 2023
judgment against nursing home chain over woman’s death Arkansas BCBS names VP of group market U of Arkansas to offer dual DNP-MBA program Unity Health welcomes Jacksonville community to new hospital Baptist Health Opens Behavioral Services Clinic in North Little Rock Arkansas Children’s Hospital gets $2.5
Health Provider News – August 26, 2022
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AUGUST 26, 2022
CMS bulletin presses states on Medicaid nursing home spending. CMS informational bulletin urges steps for improving health outcomes in nursing homes. Tie nursing home Medicaid payments to care quality, CMS tells states. Alabama Baptist universities address nursing shortage. Compliance with Oct.
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
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APRIL 28, 2023
on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St.
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – February 4, 2022
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FEBRUARY 4, 2022
CMS makes nursing home staffing data available for 1st time. Healthcare companies paid 90% of False Claims Act settlements in 2021. Healthcare data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, impacting 45M people. Healthcare data breaches hit all-time high in 2021, impacting 45M people. The hospital system will collapse.
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APRIL 21, 2023
into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St. into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St. Mississippi Dept.
Health Provider News – March 11, 2022
Hall Render
MARCH 11, 2022
Providers happy nursing homes are among White House’s top priorities but disheartened at approach. OSHA conducting new wave of COVID-19 inspections among previously dinged hospitals, nursing facilities. Governor Ivey Awards Additional $80 Million to Hospitals and Nursing Homes. CALIFORNIA.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
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