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State officials, consumer advocates attack skilled nursing profit

State officials, consumer advocates attack skilled nursing profit

When AARP’s New Jersey chapter issued a report early this month criticizing nursing homes for using related party transactions to “siphon off” public dollars intended for resident care, state officials...

Workers less likely to leave LTC but want better life-work balance, tech: survey

Workers less likely to leave LTC but want better life-work balance, tech: survey

Despite increasing workloads and persistent stress, the percentage of long-term care workers planning to leave the industry has fallen by about 25% over the last three years.

Association launches first of 3 planned schools to train med techs, LPNs

Association launches first of 3 planned schools to train med techs, LPNs

The Arkansas Health Care Association cut the ribbon last week in Little Rock on the first of its three planned nursing schools.  “This is the beginning of a new chapter, one that will shape the...

Also in the News for Wednesday, June 25

Also in the News for Wednesday, June 25

California sues operator of 19 nursing homes for persistent staffing violations … Judge strikes down Texas practice of  keeping residents with disabilities in nursing homes … County board to vote...

Staffing mandate knockout embodies ‘evolution’ to new rule-making era

Staffing mandate knockout embodies ‘evolution’ to new rule-making era

Last week’s completion of a one-two punch to the Biden administration’s nursing home staffing mandate is a clear indicator that high-profile rulings by the US Supreme Court may increasingly shape the...

UPDATED: Providers ‘hopeful’ but ‘skeptical’ as feds announce insurers, MA plans will limit prior authorization use

UPDATED: Providers ‘hopeful’ but ‘skeptical’ as feds announce insurers, MA plans will limit prior...

Dozens of US health insurers, including those with Medicare Advantage plans, pledged on Monday to reduce their use of prior authorizations, sparking excitement but also skepticism among lawmakers, providers...

EEOC lawsuit alleges nursing home discriminated against workers over 40

EEOC lawsuit alleges nursing home discriminated against workers over 40

A New Mexico nursing home allowed a supervisor to harass employees over 40 and later fired two women who claimed discrimination, according to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Also in the News for Tuesday, June 24

Also in the News for Tuesday, June 24

CMS updates SNF payment information for fiscal 2026 … HUD announces “Express Lane” applications for Section 232 loans … Foundations Health Solutions buys half-built, 113-bed nursing home...

BREAKING: Feds announce insurers, MA plans will reduce, refine use of prior authorizations

BREAKING: Feds announce insurers, MA plans will reduce, refine use of prior authorizations

Dozens of US health plans, including Medicare Advantage plans, have pledged to reduce their use of prior authorizations, federal officials and the nation’s largest health plan trade association announced...

Staffing mandate has ‘one foot in the grave’ after judge tosses nurse requirements

Staffing mandate has ‘one foot in the grave’ after judge tosses nurse requirements

A federal judge stripped the most controversial and expensive provisions from the nursing home staffing mandate late last week, leaving it alive but teetering.

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