LTC data initiative plans largest health records system, analysis of nursing home residents
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 21, 2022
Researchers are hopeful that a new initiative to create the largest health records system and study of nursing home residents will change the way providers deliver care in the future.
Staffing relief ahead? House members launch new LTC caucus amid reform push
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 08, 2022
A new congressional caucus will focus on concerns specific to the long-term care sector, lawmakers and provider representatives announced at a briefing here Tuesday.
As skilled nursing ‘teeters,’ leaders look to DC for help on pay rule and more
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 02, 2022
More than 500 skilled nursing providers are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., Monday ready to press federal lawmakers for solutions on staffing and revenue issues that threaten patient access across...
Inflation jumps 8.5% in a year for nursing goods and services, tripling the number of residents at risk...
By
Danielle Brown
May 26, 2022
Rising inflation and increased labor costs are multiplying the risk of closure for skilled nursing facilities across the country, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by CliftonLarsenAllen and...
‘Very real challenges’ coming for nursing homes with end of first set of COVID waivers
By
Danielle Brown
May 06, 2022
The first set of COVID-related waivers have officially been put to rest and nursing home providers expect the changes will create “some very real challenges” with care access for residents.
Now we’re really going to find what these long-term care leaders are capable of
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 15, 2022
Whatever your experience with long-term care leaders and lobbyists, you better hope they’re good at their game now.
Bridge temporary nurse aides to CNAs now, before waiver ends, AHCA warns
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 11, 2022
Skilled nursing facilities in states where there aren’t any training delays should be actively working to transition all of their temporary nurse aides to certified status “as soon as possible,”...
Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum...
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 31, 2022
Overall clinical outcomes may be on the upswing in nursing homes, but most operators have a major new business problem to prepare for, the leader of the country’s largest provider association says.
Long-term care promises jobs, relocation help for Ukrainian refugees
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
Expecting a rush of Ukrainians to seek refuge in the U.S., long-term care facilities are launching a partnership that would offer them relocation assistance, job training and employment.
Industry leader rebuts ‘disrespectful’ nursing home investigation
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
A top clinician with the nation’s largest nursing home association fought back this week against a highly critical report focusing on providers’ response to the deadly winter 2020 COVID-19 surge and...