President Trump’s pardon of former Skyline Healthcare chief Joseph Schwartz after his $38 million tax fraud conviction has sparked outrage in New Jersey and renewed calls for tougher nursing home oversight.
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Stay informed on the regulations and legislation shaping skilled nursing care. From CMS rulings to state mandates, we cover how policy decisions impact providers, residents, and the future of long-term care.
Blumenthal and Warren asked the DOJ’s U.S. Trustee to police Genesis HealthCare’s fast-tracked bankruptcy sale, warning of insider advantages and billions in erased resident claims.
Citing a York shooting and an Altoona assault, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania delivered a 5,000-signature petition at the Capitol urging lawmakers to mandate stronger safety standards at UPMC hospitals.
Surprise nursing home eviction notices are on the rise, but federal rules give caregivers powerful tools to halt unsafe discharges and keep loved ones in place.
Bronx, NY — A federal watchdog has opened a new chapter in oversight of the…
Medicare doesn’t cover ongoing custodial long-term care, leaving families to plan around Medicaid, private insurance, and out-of-pocket costs for one of aging’s biggest expenses.
The shutdown may be over, but a high-stakes fight over expiring ACA subsidies now threatens higher premiums for millions and fresh pressure on providers.
Massachusetts is racing to add beds, workers, and home supports as dementia cases climb sharply, but experts warn current plans fall far short of what’s needed.
Mississippi providers warn a new federal spending law that cuts Medicaid could shutter up to a third of the state’s nursing homes and displace thousands of residents.
PHI’s new roadmap urges a $20 wage floor, stronger Medicaid support, and standardized training to avert a looming direct care workforce shortfall.
