EEOC Issues Updated COVID-19 Technical Assistance
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions arising under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws….
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KY AG Announces Conviction of Four Hospital Workers for Reckless Abuse of an Adult
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced that an investigation and prosecution by his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control resulted in the conviction and sentencing of Ellyssa Klein (28), Sandra…
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CT Proposal Requiring Higher Staffing Levels in Nursing Homes Clears Senate
Following calls from advocates, the state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would increase the number of direct-care hours for nursing home residents, would require nursing homes to…
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RI Governor McKee Signs Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act
Governor Dan McKee, joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin (D-Dist. 1, Providence) and Representative Scott…
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RI’s Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a bill that creates minimum staffing standards in the state’s nursing homes, and the legislation now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed…
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OIG Posts New COVID-19 FAQ
OIG posts an answer to the FAQ: “Would the offer or provision of cash, cash-equivalent, or in-kind incentives or rewards to Federal healthcare program beneficiaries who receive COVID-19 vaccinations during…
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US Attorney’s Office Settles Disability Discrimination Case with New England Orthopedic Surgeons
The US Attorney’s Office reached an agreement with New England Orthopedic Surgeons (NEOS) in Springfield, Mass. to resolve allegations that the practice violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by…
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GAO Tells Congress to Halt Expanding Telehealth Until There’s More Research
The Government Accountability Office testified in front of Congress that government agencies should wait until after the pandemic, when there is more research, before expanding telehealth coverage for Medicare and…
Read More »PA DOH Highlights April 2021 Nursing Home Inspection, Sanction Information Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In its April 2021 report, the Pennsylvania Department of Health notes that nursing home surveyors conducted 427 inspections, including 281 complaint investigations, of 307 separate nursing homes. Of these, 90…
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NJ DOH Issues Updated LTC Directive Allowing for Expanded Activities and Services
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) released a new directive to long-term care facilities to accommodate more visitation, group activities and the provision of services for residents after vaccination…
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