Tim Mullaney

3 weeks ago | skillednursingnews.com | Tim Mullaney

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1 month ago | skillednursingnews.com | Tim Mullaney

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Friday released a draft version of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) with four Section R items removed. In the prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), released last month, CMS floated the removal of these MDS items, which assess elements related to patients’ social determinants of health (SDOH) – specifically, information related to their living situation, food and utilities.

1 month ago | skillednursingnews.com | Tim Mullaney

The House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce has released a budget proposal that would place a moratorium on the federal nursing home staffing mandate and also prevent states from establishing new provider taxes. In its quest to find $880 billion in savings, the committee was widely expected to propose major cuts and changes to the Medicaid program in the reconciliation bill.

2 months ago | seniorhousingnews.com | Tim Mullaney

After a seven-year tenure as CEO of Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), Cindy Baier is stepping down from her post. On Monday, the Brentwood,

2 months ago | skillednursingnews.com | Tim Mullaney

Alex Spanko, who served as editor of Skilled Nursing News and subsequently was director of communications and marketing for the Center for Innovation, died on March 29. Alex was a valued colleague during his time with Skilled Nursing News and played a crucial role in leading SNN from its launch in 2017 through 2021. He was at the helm through the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, providing news, analysis and timely updates on evolving government policies and infection control protocols.