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CMS targets more providers with pivot to tougher surveys

The agency is more closely monitoring and inspecting hospitals with…

Historic Workforce Crisis in Long Term Care Industry Getting Worse

Nursing homes have lost 241,000 caregivers since the start of…

Claims against long-term care providers “disregard reality”

Assisted living facilities facing COVID-19 negligence claims

Healthcare Faces Increased Scrutiny

DOJ alleges $40 million Medicare fraud scheme tied to assisted…

Increased Medicaid Funding

Florida approves 7.8% increase for nursing homes

Wrongful Death Nursing Home Case Remanded to State Court

Trends in wrongful death nursing home cases

Immediate Jeopardy Infection Control Violations

Ohio nursing home inspections reveal errors, deception preceded deadly COVID-19…

5 States Requiring Boosters for Healthcare Staff

The omicron variant spread leads some states to require boosters…

New Jersey to Pay $53M Over COVID Deaths at Veterans Homes

$53 million to settle claims that the state's negligence contributed…

New CMS guidance gives clarity to compliance

New CMS guidance outlines exactly what will be required of…

Excelas named one of the Best and Brightest for 2021

Excelas received national recognition last month as one of the…

Protect providers or make them pay?

States struggle with COVID-19 liability limits