Nursing homes unfazed by Medicare rulingThe article discusses the statements of John Poirier, president of New Hampshire Health Care Association, concerning the recent Supreme Court decision to deny nursing homes ...
The points in this article apply specifically to skilled nursing facilities—defined by Medicare as a special facility or part of a hospital that provides medically necessaryeldercareservices—2and not toassisted living facilities or retirement homes. These services come from nurses, physical and occupa...
Nursing homes that receive Medicaid and Medicare payments for care of residents must comply with federal and state laws. If a family has a loved one who has been subjected to abuse or neglect, they have the right to hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit against the nursing home that violated ...
Washington— Deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year, with two devastating spikes eight months apart, a government watchdog reported Tuesday in the most comprehensive look yet at the ravages ofCOVID-19among its most vulnerable victims....
Nursing homes are a good option for those who need ongoing medical care in addition to assistance with ADLs. “More than 1.4 million people live in over 15,500Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes across the nation,” says Dr. Michael Tehrani, a geriatric physician and founder and...
Nursing Homes vs. Assisted Living When it comes to types of care environments, most people have heard of only two: nursing homes and assisted living.Assisted living facilities, however, differ significantly from nursing homes, as they offer predominantly custodial care, that is, help with tasks ...
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In November, we wrote about Massachusetts legislative and regulatory updates that impact both nursing homes and assisted living residences...more Enhancing Compliance in Nursing Facilities: OIG's New Guidance Baker Donelsonon12/23/2024 The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department...
David Gifford, the chief medical officer of American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, said in a statement that the organizations “greatly appreciate” the move. “Reporting vaccination rates is critical to facilitating in-person visitations in nursing homes, ...