The Biden administration last year promised to establish minimum staffing levels for the nation’s roughly 15,000 nursing homes.
Posted on 04 September 2023.
The Biden administration last year promised to establish minimum staffing levels for the nation’s roughly 15,000 nursing homes.
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Posted on 28 January 2023.
Today, KHN has released details of 90 previously secret government audits that reveal millions of dollars in overpayments to Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors.
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Posted on 08 June 2022.
There are more than 15,500 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities in America today, with more than 1.4 million residents.
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Posted on 11 May 2022.
About three months ago, I reported that people on Medicare were being over-charged for their Part B (doctor’s care) premium rates because of the inflated cost of a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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Posted on 31 January 2022.
Shining a light on key markers for nursing home quality, Medicare said last week it is now posting details on staff turnover and weekend nurse coverage on its “Care Compare” website, where families can research a facility.
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Posted on 09 January 2020.
You know, our top priority is making sure that we focus on improving quality of care, high-quality care, accessible care, and making sure that we’re improving the quality of life for individuals.
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