CAHF'S STAFF RATIO TOOLKIT: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Learn more about the 3.5/2.4 staffing ratios and the waivers addressing them with CAHF's Staff Ratio Toolkit.
MUSHROOMS MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF MEMORY PROBLEMS
March 15 New York Times
Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a type that is often the precursor to Alzheimer's disease.
REINTRODUCED BILL AIMS TO PROTECT MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
March 14 Provider
The new legislation would apply the "observation status" designation to the Medicare benefit, protecting the ability of beneficiaries to receive needed post-acute care.
SNFs OUTPERFORM HOME HEALTH ON READMISSION RATES
March 12 Skilled Nursing News
Brick-and-mortar SNFs are superior at reducing hospital readmissions, study states.
TRUMP PROPOSES MAJOR CUTS TO MEDICAID AND MEDICARE
March 12 McKnight's
President Trump is proposing drastic cuts to nursing homes' biggest payer source that could amount to over $1 trillion over 10 years.