Hall Render

JANUARY 17, 2025

On January 10, 2025, Secretary Becerra of the U.S. This CMS fact sheet is the only blanket waiver that exists for skilled nursing, home health agencies, critical access hospitals, durable medical equipment and other providers. CMS is waiving 42 CFR Section 483.20(k), Level 1 assessments may be performed postadmission.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A recent report by Moody’s forecasted hospital operating margins to stay low in 2025 due to a steep rise in health care wages and reimbursement rates that are not keeping pace with rising costs. Nursing home REITs anticipate rising deal volume in the sector as occupancy rates improve and reliance on agency labor has decreased.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Proposed Rule would codify changes made by the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (MSIAA), that added exclusion authorities related to misclassification and false information about outpatient drugs. ET on January 31, 2025. Under 42 CFR Sec. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m.

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Kaiser Health News

JULY 14, 2023

The proposal would have moved more than 200 people off waiting lists for government-supported care and saved the state money by accessing more federal Medicaid money to cover their costs and the cost of those already in assisted living. But Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed the measure May 18, two weeks after the legislature adjourned.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Final Rule was published on November 7, 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025. The post Nursing Home Update: CMS Confirms Acute Respiratory Illness Reporting Requirements appeared first on Law Firm | Health Care Law Firm in the USA | Hall Render.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A study by Oregon Health & Science University found increased housing and food insecurity among Medicaid and Medicare recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also correlated with poorer health outcomes. Oregon’s Medicaid program now provides rental and utility assistance to beneficiaries.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Effective Date The Final Rule is scheduled to be published on November 7, 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025. The COVID data reporting through the National Healthcare Safety Network (“NHSN”) was first required of nursing homes in May 2020 through an interim final rule. Revised 42 CFR Section 483.80(g)

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The following is our summary of significant nursing home legal and regulatory developments during 2024 of interest to nursing home providers and operators. HPRD for registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 HPRD for nurse aides. HPRD total nurse staffing requirement will be implemented with the 24/7 RN requirements.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Nurses make exit plans after RaDonda Vaught’s conviction. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. US faces deficit of 450,000 nurses by 2025. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations. COVID outbreaks strike 8 nursing homes as cases rise across Maine. Fort Kent hospital’s $13.6M

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. McKinsey Report: Nursing Shortage Will Become Dire by 2025. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 20, 2024

operating margin in Q3 Ahead of anticipated AZ nursing shortage, NAU’s College of Nursing graduates first cohort IV fluid shortage still impacting southern Arizona hospitals Whos Who in Arizona Healthcare for 2025 ARKANSAS Arkansas hospital hit with immediate jeopardy warning amid leadership turmoil CHI St.

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Jane Sarashon

APRIL 11, 2025

With potential down-sizing of Medicaid on the short-term U.S. political horizon, a fascinating poll found that most people identifying as Republican would not favor cuts to Medicaid. The firm’s Bob Ward told POLITICO that, “Theres really not a political appetite out there to go after Medicaid to pay for tax cuts.

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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.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M Care Taps Health Net Exec as New CEO COLORADO Aurora’s Fitzsimons plans development opportunities on 60 acres Boulder drug discovery co. 3 in the U.S.

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Hall Render

MAY 17, 2024

NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage?

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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?

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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

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Hall Render

MARCH 14, 2025

to UConn cardiology center UConn gene discovery moves closer to treating neuromuscular disease, holds promise for weight loss DC D.C. to UConn cardiology center UConn gene discovery moves closer to treating neuromuscular disease, holds promise for weight loss DC D.C.

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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.

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks congressional help on funding cuts UCHealth appoints new board members for Longs Peak, Broomfield hospitals CONNECTICUT Gov. New data shed light. Ochsner St. Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen.

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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.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 11, 2024

New mental health clinic in Rexburg accepts Medicaid and Medicare ILLINOIS 3 IL Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. billion on hospital acquisitions Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranked among best in 4 specialties, per U.S. Now, it’s against funding clinics missing standards.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Tulane’s new nursing school hopes to help bolster the ranks. bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage Cancer-killing gel, minimally-invasive brain shunts: Here are recent startups spun out of area hospitals UMass Memorial named one of top U.S. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Hall Render

JUNE 28, 2024

The next drug price dilemma Alnylam hits ‘home run’ in clinical trial, shares rise 35% MICHIGAN 5 Shining Stars That Are Improving Community Health Averhealth to Pay Over $1.3 nursing homes want $103M in state aid. in FY 2024; loss was $5.1M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Luke’s Children’s Hospital opens new inpatient rehab unit LC State Radiographic Science Program Ranked No.

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Hall Render

JUNE 14, 2024

dentists file application to create 6 dental surgery centers in state Connecticut Oncology Group partners with national platform Cutting-edge cancer care coming to CT with new partnership. . to resolve alleged false claims Health care group offloads dozens of Florida facilities ahead of $1.2B

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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.’

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5%

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Hall Render

JANUARY 17, 2025

NATIONAL 340B contractor boosts profits while driving up patient costs: Report A vital hospital revenue stream under threat Aetna suit against private-equity radiologists tests No Surprises Act Americans want action on consolidation, private equity in healthcare, federal report finds Anti-Kickback Statute grows in scope: 5 things to know AWS and General (..)

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 16, 2024

Medicaid fraud scheme Union leaders say payroll problems persist for home care workers CT universities embrace holistic care as a way to teach the new generation of health care workers Thousands of CT residents to lose HUSKY coverage, health group says. Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M Therapist pleads guilty to $1.6M

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 23, 2024

million impact on local economy Proposal: Nursing home would have 10-plus years to pay $1 million owed to the state of Iowa This Des Moines hospital was rated 5 stars by CMS. hospital, university working to fight ambulance staff shortage Purchase of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Ark., Vincent Heart Center ranked No.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2024

million impact on local economy Proposal: Nursing home would have 10-plus years to pay $1 million owed to the state of Iowa This Des Moines hospital was rated 5 stars by CMS. hospital, university working to fight ambulance staff shortage Purchase of Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Ark., Vincent Heart Center ranked No.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

It costs state $1 million a month to run. million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

R1 RCM posts $3.3M in 2023 income Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say The 23 health systems pushing Congress to act on virtual care Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine U.S. R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 4, 2024

NATIONAL 5 Stark law issues physicians are closely watching Anti-monopoly advocates urge FTC to block McKesson, Cardinal Health’s big-ticket oncology acquisitions Biden administration doles out $68.5M to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St.

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