Nation May 29 How cutting Medicaid could upend long-term care for many older Americans By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Sep 10 WATCH: Former Gov. Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home decisions in House hearing Members of the Republican-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released a report ahead of Andrew Cuomo's testimony that accused the Democrat of staging a “cover up” to hide mistakes that endangered nursing home residents. By Michael Hill, Associated Press
Health Aug 17 Watch 7:00 U.S. nursing homes grapple with staffing shortages and requirements New federal minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes could eventually require facilities that are paid by Medicare to hire tens of thousands of nurses and aides. But, like many industries around the U.S., these facilities are grappling with staffing shortages. By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara
Politics Apr 22 Harris announces final rules on minimum nursing home staffing standards The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older and disabled Americans. By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Nation Sep 08 Watch 5:42 Why new federal staffing requirements for nursing homes could be difficult to meet The Biden administration has proposed new staffing standards to improve care for the 1.3 million Americans living in nursing homes. And while it's the biggest change to regulations in three decades, many patient advocates say it still falls short of… By Stephanie Sy, Shoshana Dubnow
Sep 01 U.S. to regulate nursing home staffing, but minimum requirements are lower than advocates hoped By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press The move has been sought for decades by older adults and those with disabilities. But the proposed staffing minimums announced Friday are lower than many advocates had hoped. The nursing home industry opposes staffing minimums. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 4:04 News Wrap: Parts of Florida may be without power for weeks after Hurricane Idalia By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, a power company in Florida said it could take two weeks to repair electrical grids in rural areas damaged by Hurricane Idalia, The White House is asking Congress for another $4 billion in disaster aid,… Continue watching
Mar 31 Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade, report says By Amanda Seitz, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press An annual report on Social Security and Medicare says the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions of young people are counting on will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade. Continue reading
Jan 18 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: Report shows new signs of easing inflation In our news wrap Wednesday, there are fresh signs that inflation is easing as U.S. wholesale prices slowed again, some major California roadways remained closed after weeks of storms and flooding and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition suffered… Continue watching
Oct 21 Biden administration creates tougher penalties for failing nursing homes By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities. Continue reading