Tag: Nursing Homes

Audit Reveals Noncompliance in New Jersey Nursing Homes' Background Checks

Audit finds 11 of 12 New Jersey nursing homes failed to fully comply with federal background check requirements, recommending improved oversight and procedures to protect resident safety.

Antiretroviral Therapy Use Improves after Transition to Long-Term Nursing Home Care

Study shows increased antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among people with HIV transitioning into long-term nursing home care, highlighting implications for Medicare and nursing home regulatory strategies.

Minnesota Nursing Home Wage Increase Delayed Pending Federal Approval

Minnesota's planned nursing home minimum wage increase is delayed due to pending federal Medicaid approval, affecting workforce pay reforms tied to $36M funding.

Medicaid Underpayments Strain Nursing Home Financials, Impact Care Quality

Research links Medicaid underpayments to financial strains in nursing homes, highlighting effects on staffing, operational quality, and care standards.

CMS Repeals 2024 Nursing Home Staffing Standards Affecting Quality Mandates

CMS has repealed the 2024 minimum nursing home staffing requirements, removing mandated staff-to-resident ratios but maintaining enhanced assessment protocols. This change impacts long-term care quality regulations and remains effective in February 2026.

Study Reveals Medicaid Spend-Down Trends Among U.S. Nursing Home Residents

New study analyzes Medicaid enrollment trends among U.S. nursing home residents, highlighting financial burdens, racial disparities, and implications for Medicaid sustainability in long-term care financing.

CMS Rescinds Biden-Era Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Mandate

CMS rescinds Biden-era minimum staffing standards for nursing homes, citing burdens on rural facilities. Public comments open through Feb 2026.

CMS Intensifies Medicare Audits as Nursing Home Improper Payments Surge

CMS increases Medicare audits in nursing homes following a rise in improper payments to 17.2% in 2024, urging better documentation and compliance to avoid denials and penalties.

Long-Term Care Insurance Covers 2.6 Years on Average in Assisted Living

Explore AHIP's 2024 report revealing that long-term care insurance covers an average of 2.6 years in assisted living with significant regional cost differences and diverse policy types.

Medicaid Cuts in OBBB Legislation Intensify U.S. Caregiver Workforce Strain

Recent Medicaid funding cuts under OBBB legislation are worsening the caregiver shortage in the U.S., impacting nursing homes, paid and unpaid caregivers, and long-term care access. Explore the implications for healthcare providers and policymakers.