Despite Past Storms’ Lessons, Long-Term Care Residents Again Left Powerless
(By Sandy West for KFF Health News) HOUSTON — As Tina Kitzmiller sat inside her sweltering apartment, windows and doors
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Nursing Homes
States Set Minimum Staffing Levels for Nursing Homes. Residents Suffer When Rules Are Ignored or Waived.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in
Read MoreNursing Homes Are Left in the Dark as More Utilities Cut Power to Prevent Wildfires
(By Kate Ruder for KFF Health News) When powerful wind gusts created threatening wildfire conditions one day near Boulder, Colorado,
Read MoreNursing Homes Wield Pandemic Immunity Laws To Duck Wrongful Death Suits
(By Fred Schulte for KFF Health News) In early 2020, with reports of covid-19 outbreaks making dire headlines, Trever Schapers
Read MoreBiden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don’t Meet Them.
(By Jordan Rau for KFF Health News) The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands
Read MoreDo We Simply Not Care About Old People?
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the
Read MoreWhy the debate over proposed nursing home staff minimums is particularly unproductive
(By David C. Grabowski and David G. Stevenson for STAT) The Biden administration’s proposed minimum staffing standard is likely the
Read MoreHumana, Longevity Health Plan partnering on new Medicare Advantage special needs plans
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana is launching new Medicare Advantage special needs plans with Longevity Health Plan
Read MoreMental Health Care by Video Fills Gaps in Rural Nursing Homes
(By Tony Leys for Kaiser Health News) KNOXVILLE, Iowa ― Bette Helm was glad to have someone to talk with
Read MoreNursing Home Owners Drained Cash During Pandemic While Residents Deteriorated
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) After the nursing home where Leann Sample worked was bought by private investors,
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