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Susan Jaffe

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05/06/2022
Health plans can change what they charge beneficiaries for prescriptions as early as 3 weeks after the open enrollment period ends as list prices fluctuate.
Health plans can change what they charge beneficiaries for prescriptions as early as 3 weeks after the open enrollment period ends as list prices fluctuate.
Health plans can change what...
05/06/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
06/13/2022
The federal government is considering a requirement that would result in nursing homes spending most of their Medicaid payments on direct care for residents.
The federal government is considering a requirement that would result in nursing homes spending most of their Medicaid payments on direct care for residents.
The federal government is...
06/13/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
10/04/2022
Health care providers, nursing home representatives, and advocates for residents say Medicare Advantage plans are ending members’ coverage for nursing home and rehabilitation services prior to patients being released by a medical team.
Health care providers, nursing home representatives, and advocates for residents say Medicare Advantage plans are ending members’ coverage for nursing home and rehabilitation services prior to patients being released by a medical team.
Health care providers, nursing...
10/04/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
05/02/2017
Volunteers are permitted to enter any nursing homes to assess any patient issues that need addressing.
Volunteers are permitted to enter any nursing homes to assess any patient issues that need addressing.
Volunteers are permitted to...
05/02/2017
EMSWorld
News
10/17/2022
A proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would expand Medicare-covered dental services but would not establish the comprehensive benefits for which some lawmakers have advocated.
A proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would expand Medicare-covered dental services but would not establish the comprehensive benefits for which some lawmakers have advocated.
A proposal by the Centers for...
10/17/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
01/12/2016
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults 65 and older.
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults 65 and older.
Falls are the leading cause of...
01/12/2016
EMSWorld
News
07/13/2015
After nearly 30 years, the Obama administration wants to modernize the rules nursing homes must follow to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid payments. The hundreds of pages of proposed changes cover everything from meal times to use...
After nearly 30 years, the Obama administration wants to modernize the rules nursing homes must follow to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid payments. The hundreds of pages of proposed changes cover everything from meal times to use...
After nearly 30 years, the Obama...
07/13/2015
EMSWorld
News
06/14/2021
Some residents who learned how to communicate with family and friends through digital technology when their nursing homes closed to visitors last year used that skill to testify remotely during legislative hearings on bills affecting them.
Some residents who learned how to communicate with family and friends through digital technology when their nursing homes closed to visitors last year used that skill to testify remotely during legislative hearings on bills affecting them.
Some residents who learned how...
06/14/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
08/23/2021
This year, 23 states passed more than 70 pandemic-related provisions affecting nursing homes, including measures setting minimum staffing levels, expanding visitation protections, and limiting owners’ profit margins.
This year, 23 states passed more than 70 pandemic-related provisions affecting nursing homes, including measures setting minimum staffing levels, expanding visitation protections, and limiting owners’ profit margins.
This year, 23 states passed more...
08/23/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
10/25/2021
Following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes, state lawmakers want to be sure that government and private payments primarily go to improve care and staffing.
Following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes, state lawmakers want to be sure that government and private payments primarily go to improve care and staffing.
Following the devastating impact...
10/25/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care