Dana David+FollowUnitedHealth’s Secret Nursing Home Deal ExposedUnitedHealth has been quietly paying nursing homes bonuses to cut down on hospital transfers, all to save millions. The catch? Some residents didn’t get the emergency care they needed, and at least one suffered permanent brain damage because of delayed transfers. Whistleblowers say these incidents are swept under the rug, and it’s all part of a bigger plan to boost profits from Medicare Advantage. Wild how much goes on behind closed doors, right? #HealthcareScandal #NursingHomes #UnitedHealth #Health3226Share
edwardspeter+FollowNursing Homes Are Teaming Up—Here’s WhyNursing homes are getting creative! Big players like Ensign and Genesis are eyeing this new 'pod cluster' model—basically, they group 4-5 nearby facilities into a team, share staff and resources, and everyone’s bonus depends on how the whole pod performs. It’s all about working smarter, not harder, to tackle staffing shortages and boost care. Genesis isn’t fully on board yet, but they’re testing the waters. Could this be the future of senior care? #NursingHomes #HealthcareInnovation #SeniorCare #Health20Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowWhy Nursing Home Outbreaks Spread FastTurns out, when nursing home staff work at multiple facilities, infections like COVID-19 spread way faster—especially in crowded homes. Researchers found that keeping staff-sharing below 5% really helps stop outbreaks, but once it goes over 30%, even masks and vaccines can’t keep up. Basically, more shared staff = more risk for everyone. If you’ve got loved ones in nursing homes, this is something to watch! #NursingHomes #COVID19 #Healthcare #Health91Share
edwardspeter+FollowWhat’s Really Happening in Nursing Homes?UnitedHealth is under fire after insiders claimed the company put patient safety at risk to save money and may have bent the rules to sign up nursing home residents for special Medicare plans. UnitedHealth says it’s not true, but The Guardian wants to hear from anyone with firsthand experience—whether you work in a nursing home or for UnitedHealth/Optum. If you’ve seen anything shady or have a story to share, now’s your chance to spill the tea! #NursingHomes #UnitedHealth #MedicareAdvantage #HealthcareNews #InsiderStories #Health5178Share
Terry Brown+FollowNursing Home Bankruptcies = More Patient Harm?Did you know residents in bankrupt nursing homes are way more likely to get hurt? A new study found that after a facility files for bankruptcy, patients face higher risks of bedsores, physical restraints, and even hospitalizations. Turns out, staff turnover jumps big time, leaving less experienced workers in charge. Even though most homes stay open, the quality of care drops. The scariest part? Physical restraints shot up by 77%! Regulators are being urged to keep a closer eye on these places. Would you trust your loved one in a bankrupt facility? #NursingHomes #HealthcareCrisis #PatientSafety #SeniorCare #Bankruptcy #Health120Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowCMS Shakes Up Nursing Home Payments?Big changes could be coming for nursing homes! CMS is pushing for value-based care and wants to make payments the same across different care settings. That means nursing homes, home health, and rehab facilities might all get paid the same for similar patient needs. Sounds fair, but it could mean less money for nursing homes and more for home health. Plus, CMS is looking to loosen rules on who can own or expand nursing homes. This could totally shake up the industry! #HealthcareNews #NursingHomes #Medicare #ValueBasedCare #CMS #Health1611Share
jporter+FollowNursing Homes Still Can’t Catch UpSkilled nursing jobs are creeping up, but not fast enough! Even though healthcare is booming overall, nursing homes are still struggling to hire back to pre-pandemic levels. Other healthcare settings are already back on track, but nursing homes are lagging, which could spell trouble as more people need care. Experts say now’s not the time to cut resources—Congress needs to step up for our most vulnerable! #NursingShortage #HealthcareJobs #LongTermCare #NursingHomes #WorkforceTrends #Health3218Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowNursing Homes Are Serving Solo Raviolis?!You know how everything at the grocery store is getting smaller but pricier? Turns out, that same shrinkflation is hitting nursing homes—hard. Some owners are cutting food portions to the bone (literally, one ravioli for dinner!), all while hiding profits and begging for more government money. It’s not just grandma getting scammed—it’s all of us. When did squeezing the elderly become a business model? This is beyond outrageous. Greed is running the show, and our parents are paying the price. #Shrinkflation #NursingHomes #ElderCare #Outrage #Greed #Health2445Share
rmartinFollowingNursing Homes Still Struggle With Infection ControlDid you know nursing homes are still having a tough time nailing down infection control? A new study dug into 54 reports and found that a lack of staff training, inconsistent routines, and weak behavior systems are holding things back. But here’s the kicker: there are real opportunities to fix this! Supportive leadership and small, practical changes—like keeping supplies handy—could make a big difference. The key? Tailored solutions and a step-by-step approach. Infection control isn’t just a checklist; it’s a team effort! #InfectionControl #NursingHomes #Healthcare #PatientSafety #LongTermCare #Health111Share
Ashley Johnson+FollowNursing Homes Face Major Medicaid ShakeupCongress is eyeing cuts to Medicaid provider taxes, and nursing homes are sweating. These taxes are a lifeline—providers pay a fee, the feds match it, and that money keeps the lights on for care. If the cuts go through, already underfunded nursing homes could get squeezed even harder, meaning less care for residents. AHCA’s Clif Porter says, “A cut is a cut is a cut,” and warns that any reduction could be a big blow. This debate is heating up! #MedicaidCuts #NursingHomes #HealthcareNews #Congress #SeniorCare #Health124162Share
