Readout of HHS Secretary Becerra’s Meeting with Long-Term Care Facility Leaders
On Wednesday, January 3, US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra met virtually with long-term care facility (LTCF) leaders to express concerns about low vaccination rates…
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New York Governor Weakens Covid-Era Nursing Home Law
New year, new rules. Among the bundle of healthcare bills signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in the last days of 2023 was legislation that weakens spending requirements for nursing homes…
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Court Orders Haslett Healthcare Facility Owner to Attend Anti-Retaliation Training
A federal court in Michigan has ordered the owner of a Haslett assisted living facility, who allegedly threatened to fire three employees after she suspected they cooperated with a US…
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Bill Introduced to Increase Personal Needs Allowance for New York Nursing Home Residents
Legislation introduced Tuesday would increase how much money New Yorkers in nursing homes can keep of their income to use for personal items.
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Four Iowa Care Facilities Added to Federal Watchlist of Nursing Homes
Four Iowa nursing homes have been added to the federal list of the nation’s worst care facilities. Over the past four months, the homes have all been deemed eligible for…
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PA AG Reaches Settlements for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Communities
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced settlements with two nonprofit companies that are leaders in providing interpretation services in the commonwealth, following complaints of ineffective communication at Pennsylvania hospitals. The settlements…
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US Attorney Reminds SNFs Not to Refuse Treatment to People with Substance Use Disorder
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest sent a letter to all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) in Vermont warning…
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EEOC Issues Yearly Financial Report
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) detailed its financial management and provided a high-level overview of key performance results in its Fiscal Year 2023 Agency Financial Report (AFR) released…
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New Plan Announced to Address Language Barriers and Strengthen Language Access
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) took the next step in working to ensure greater access to the life-saving services that it provides for people with…
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HHS OCR Settles with Massachusetts Skilled Nursing Facility Regarding Disability Discrimination
Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Massachusetts announced an…
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