Cutting Therapy The Trump Administration issued new reimbursement rules that cut funding for therapy to nursing home residents. CMS announced the final rules for physician pay, and cutting physical and occupational therapy payments for nursing homes patients by 9%. Last year, therapy providers took an 8% cut. Lobbyists for the nursing home industry have warned
COVID has been a major problem in nursing homes. COVID in nursing homes continue to cause death and despair. South Carolina nursing homes are still suffering outbreaks and preventable deaths. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental’s data shows spread to five Lowcountry nursing homes. Each reported at least 10 active cases within the last
Corporate Transparency Act Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act. This annual bill relates to U.S. defense spending. This year includes a measure known as the Corporate Transparency Act. The bill requires that the true, human owners of companies formed in the U.S. disclose their identities at the point of formation and upon any change—effectively banning
The New York Post is a Pro-Trump media platform. Despite supporting Trump and endorsing him, the editorial board told him to stop the insanity. “Mr. President, it’s time to end this dark charade.” “Sidney Powell is a crazy person. Michael Flynn suggesting martial law is tantamount to treason. It is shameful.” “The King Lear of
Criminal Neglect As a nursing home attorney for over 20 years, I am (unfortunately) familiar with SavaSeniorCare. This billion dollar chain has a history of poor care, short staffing, and allegations of Medicare fraud. They do not operate in good faith. Once again, a Sava facility is in the news. It is never a good
The Skilled Nursing News reported on a bill that would expand the Special Focus Facilities (SFF) program. The SFF designation applies to facilities with major systemic problems. The worst of the worse. However, Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, both of Pennsylvania, are calling for expanded oversight of these poorly performing nursing facilities. The problem
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