Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation. CMS's Verma said that fewer than 5% of the 15,000 nursing homes participating in Medicare and Medicaid will receive the icon.

The new Nursing Home Compare consumer alert icon violates a patient safety principle that calls on providers to establish blame-free environments for reporting incidents, medical directors stated ...

The abuse icon was intended as a warning, not a life sentence. Yet, for many facilities, it feels like an inescapable mark that erodes trust and deters admissions long after issues have been ...