Modern Healthcare

JULY 3, 2023

Nursing homes, rehab providers and psychiatric hospitals urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to account for economic conditions in fiscal 2024 rates

Medicare 93

Medicare Medicare Nursing Homes Medicaid 93

Hanys

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We're telling legislators to stabilize New York's hospitals and nursing homes and protect New Yorkers' access to care. Our new fact sheets explain why the final SFY 2024-2025 budget must: Close the Medicaid gap. Reject Medicaid cuts. Provide low- and no-cost relief.

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Medicaid Medicaid Nurses 52

Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

For this alert, “nursing homes” refers to skilled nursing facilities (often known as “SNFs”). In 2020, CMS revised the nursing home infection control regulations at 42 CFR § 483.80 The CMS Memo confirms that this requirement will remain in effect until May 21, 2024 unless additional regulatory action is taken.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Public Health Nurses COVID-19 40

Provider Trust

JANUARY 25, 2024

Though HHS has made efforts to address the challenges outlined in this year’s report, there are still many opportunities for improvement in 2024. We’ve broken down the report’s primary themes and how they affect healthcare organizations moving forward in 2024. With Medicaid, the challenges are equally formidable.

Fraud 52

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Hanys

JUNE 7, 2024

2465-C) Nursing home quality postings (A.2188/S.3498) 2867) Medicaid reimbursement for TIP and TAD (A.9102-C/S.8486-C) 1267-A) Physician assistants under Medicaid managed care (A.7725/S.2124) 2465-C) Nursing home quality postings (A.2188/S.3498) 2867) Medicaid reimbursement for TIP and TAD (A.9102-C/S.8486-C)

Nursing Homes 52

Nursing Homes Medicaid Medicaid Nurses 52

Compliancy Group

APRIL 17, 2024

Focus Areas for 2024 The OIG’s General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) establishes industry-specific compliance program guidance (ICPG) for 2024 that focuses on forms of fraud, waste, and abuse specific to certain types of suppliers, providers, and entities like nursing homes, clinical laboratories, and hospitals.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2023

S&P Global Ratings published a sector view report indicating the agency expects a constrained operating environment in 2024 largely due to persistently high labor and operating costs. Medicaid funding changes are also accelerating the move from nursing homes to home and community-based services.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 40

Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

Medicare fraud scheme OSF HealthCare, Illinois State Collaborate on SDOH Research Second lawsuit filed in deadly fall at UChicago Hospital construction site State fines four nursing homes in west central Illinois Waukegan hospital facing lawsuit over handling of asbestos in demolition project Who’s pursuing ASCs in 2024?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Humana sues to reverse cut to Medicare Advantage ratings Karen Lynch steps down as CVS Health CEO Nursing home survey teams don’t always have to include nurses: federal appeals court Senate report: How private equity ‘gutted’ dozens of U.S. health care company acquires three Del.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A recent report on medical office trends for 2024 indicated that, while interest rates may help stabilize the financing environment for the health care real estate sector, the labor environment may continue to be challenging. Some are predicting a rise in mental healthcare clinic deals in 2024.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 9, 2024

million Mercy Iowa City Creditors Finally Getting Paid Northwest Iowa hospital, MercyOne in Primghar, to close next month Steindler Orthopedic opens clinic in Cedar Rapids Radiologist breaks ground on $250M health campus CSA opens new location as it seeks to retain workers, deliver services Iowa nursing homes owe taxpayers $10.7

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Mary’s unveils new name, but mission remains unchanged UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. What they say sets them apart.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Here’s why Ransomware gang reportedly selling Prospect Medical patient data Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical Ridgecrest Regional Hospital receives $5.5

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. On Average, Two Nurses Are Assaulted Every Hour, New Press Ganey Analysis Finds. Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024. Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots. Louis County Couple Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

MedTrainer

AUGUST 8, 2024

As of March 2024, over 67 million in the United States are Medicare beneficiaries. In FY2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ) reported that Medicare processed more than 1.1 CMS and subject matter experts created the Hand in Hand in-service training for nurse aides to meet this requirement.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Compliance Medicaid 52

Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

NATIONAL 14 rural senators push CMS to extend low-wage hospitals’ payment bump in FY2024 American Hospital Association voices support for telehealth expansion bill Behavioral health market to hit $262B by 2029 Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions CMS Officials Confirm End of PHE Nursing (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 12, 2023

CMS’ goal is to select SFP hospices starting in 2024. Selection Approach In establishing the proposed SFP, CMS examined the Special Focus Facility program for nursing homes and its methodology for facility selection.

Medicare 40

Medicare Medicare Nursing Homes Fraud 40

Hall Render

MARCH 28, 2023

The end of the PHE has a significant impact on skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) as it ends the remaining regulatory blanket waivers, revisits resident Medicaid eligibility and changes many COVID regulations that were issued during the PHE. In 2020, CMS revised the nursing home infection control regulations at 42 CFR § 483.80

Public Health 40

Public Health Nurses Nursing Homes COVID-19 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

million to help others replicate Kentucky’s lung cancer screening success SUN Behavioral will provide Clark County schools mental health $5.7 headcount among top 10 biopharma employers shrinks New Mass. million to help others replicate Kentucky’s lung cancer screening success SUN Behavioral will provide Clark County schools mental health $5.7

Nurses 40

Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Medicare 40

Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

s Socially Determined aims to address potential gaps in Medicaid enrollment Lawsuits Mount Against DC Health Link Over Breach of Congress Members’ Data DC COVID-19 centers closing Friday Mayor Bowser Canceling $90 Million in Medical Debt for up to 90,000 DC Residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare CEO Dr.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

in federal funds for hospitals State of the State 2024: Arkansas health care faces challenges Study ranks Arkansas at the absolute bottom for dental health A mosaic of medical staffing solutions: Groups work to increase health care workforce in Northwest Arkansas CHI St. ‘We 5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

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.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Nursing home REITs anticipate rising deal volume in the sector as occupancy rates improve and reliance on agency labor has decreased. As of Q3 2024 , senior living transactions totaled 700, up 25% from 2022, and spending reached $2.96B, up 243% year-over-year.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 40

Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

JUNE 9, 2023

million from Miracle Day Arkansas Hospice Takes Over LifeTouch Hospice Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid Arkansas rural hospitals work to keep their doors open Panda Express Pledges $1.2M

Nurses 40

Nurses COVID-19 Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 25, 2023

NATIONAL AHA shares proposals for drug shortage legislation with House committee America’s biggest hospital landlord sees deals souring Babylon Health files for bankruptcy Bankruptcies mounting in troubled nursing home industry Calls grow for national patient safety board: 3 leaders weigh in CMS details plan to allow Part D beneficiaries to pay (..)

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

nursing homes to pay $4M over claims of substandard care Mass. officials take aim at anti-abortion centers with new public awareness campaign Massachusetts, DC loosen CRNA supervision requirements Nursing home chain with 3 Central Mass. One is still waiting for a contract.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No. Vincent, Indianapolis Colts announce new partnership Franciscan Health launches 24/7 ambulance to help patients in rural counties Lilly to make $1.8B

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes 40