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NLRB Returns to Pro-Bargaining Standard, Impacting Employer Actions
On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a significant policy shift back to a more pro-union stance, reinstating the "clear and unmistakable waiver" standard.
Litigation Update – Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Holiday Pay rule was officially entered into the State Register on December 9, with state enforcement of the rule set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025.
HHS-OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter about Language Assistance Access Requirements
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify expectations for language access services, stressing compliance with the new final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”).
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.
OIG Issues New Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance
On December 5, 2024 by Mark Schulz
On November 20, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released industry segment-specific compliance program guidance for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG).
DHS Posts Nursing Home Rate Notices for 2025
On November 21, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
DHS late last week posted Medicaid rate notices for most nursing homes for the rate year beginning Jan. 1, 2025 on the nursing facility portal.
New Study from Center for Rural Policy Highlights Access Shortage of Nursing Home Care
On November 21, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
A new study by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development was released last week, highlighting the dwindling access to nursing home care for older adults in rural Minnesota.
Federal DOL Minimum Salary Changes Requirements Change Jan. 1, 2025
On November 14, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is reminding employers about the federal increase to the standard salary level for “white collar” exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
DHS Updates MHCP Spenddown Refund and Prohibited Practices Guidance
On November 7, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has updated the Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) manual with two changes impacting nursing facilities.
QUEST Report for Q2, 2024 Now Available
On November 7, 2024 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for second quarter, 2024.
Nursing Home Cost Report Form Available
On October 31, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The annual nursing home cost report form for the year ended September 30 is now on the DHS portal.
DHS Limits Access to NETStudy Until Fees Are Paid
On October 24, 2024 by Mark Schulz
As of Monday, Oct. 21, DHS has limited account access to NETStudy 2.0 for providers who submitted background study applications between Sept. 3 and Sept. 6, 2024; were unable to pay for those studies due to a DHS technical system issue; and have not yet paid for those studies.
Safe Care Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer – Next Thursday
On October 17, 2024 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, is designed to be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit with your internal training schedules.
Minnesota-Based Saint Therese To Acquire St. Mary Of The Woods Senior Community In Avon, Ohio
On October 17, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Continuing to build its footprint in the Midwest, Saint Therese, an aging care and services leader based in the Twin Cities, this week announced it will acquire St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio, near Cleveland.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Approved for Submission to Office of Administrative Hearings
On October 10, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Today, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays was approved by the board for submission to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
NHWSB Holiday Pay Rules Comment Letters and Minimum Wage Status Update
On September 26, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the comment period closed for the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (the board) rule that would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training.
First Phase Application for HCBS Workforce Incentive Grants due by September 30
On September 20, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
The Home and Community Based services (HCBS) workforce incentive grant program being implemented by DHS is using a two-step process to determine how much funding each provider will receive.
Unannounced CMS Site Visits
On September 20, 2024 by Mark Schulz
We have heard from members with concerns about sub-contractors, without proper identification or documentation, showing up for unannounced site visits.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Posted for Public Comment
On August 29, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s proposed holiday pay rule – which would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training organizations – was posted for public comment.
On-Demand Webinars Available
On August 15, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
LeadingAge Minnesota has a selection of on-demand webinars approved for clock hours.