HHS: Trump Administration Announces New Half Billion Incentive Payment Distribution to Nursing Homes
Today, the
"As we approach the rollout of safe and effective vaccines for our most vulnerable, we continue the innovative program we created this year to incentivize and assist nursing homes in battling COVID-19 and applying the right infection control practices," said HHS Secretary
In August, HHS announced plans to distribute
Nursing Home Infection and Mortality Outcomes
HHS found that between September and October, of the 13,251 eligible nursing homes, 9,248, or 69 percent, met the incentive program's infection control criteria. While less than the first cycle, the collective efforts of these nursing homes resulted in over 3,900 fewer infections relative to the rates seen in the communities where they exist. Against the mortality criteria, 9,128, or 68 percent of eligible nursing homes, achieved outcomes that met or exceeded the expected COVID-19 mortality rate for their facility.
This announcement rewards nursing homes for a period in time. HHS recognizes COVID-19 is a fluid challenge and it continues to take a devastating toll on nursing homes stretched thin and disproportionately impacted due in part to factors such as their congregate setting and the existing vulnerabilities of older residents with comorbidities. This new round of incentive payments will bolster the
Continued Support for
At unprecedented pace, the Trump administration, through Operation Warp Speed, is delivering on a promise to provide access to a COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the year. Two COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been submitted to the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization approval. In recognition of this administration's focus on protecting older Americans and as driven by data, the
Finally, HHS is reminding all certified nursing homes that free interactive training and mentoring is available through the
Find a state-by-state breakdown of today's funding announcement here -./*
Find a facility-level list of first-round nursing home incentive payment recipients here: https://data.cdc.gov/Administrative/Provider-Relief-Fund-COVID-19-Nursing-Home-Quality/bfqg-cb6d
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