Lawmakers introduce new telehealth legislation for nursing homes
By
Liza Berger
Mar 12, 2020
The coronavirus has shined the spotlight on telehealth as a potentially effective way to provide healthcare on-site and prevent the spread of disease. To help facilitate greater use of this technology...
Harnessing technology to help seniors live better is subject of March 24 webinar
By
Liza Berger
Mar 10, 2020
Increasingly, long-term care providers are aware of the power of technology to make life better for seniors. An upcoming March 24 webcast at 1 p.m. ET will address this topic. During the free webcast,...
Budget plan poses ‘crippling’ pay cuts
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2020
Nursing home operators are sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump released a fiscal year 2021 budget proposal that would severely reduce spending for the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
CMS to unify eight ‘Compare’ websites
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently said that it plans to combine and standardize its eight separate consumer-facing “Compare” websites, including Nursing Home Compare. Long-term...
Budget proposal puts unified payment system on table
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2020
Besides cuts to entitlement programs, President Trump’s budget proposal included another major provision affecting long-term providers: a proposed unified payment system that has been promoted by advisory...
Analysis: Providers push for 2020 lift of CNA lockout
By
Liza Berger
Mar 02, 2020
Other legislative priorities this year include reauthorization of the Elder Justice Act.
Antimicrobial alternatives help improve outcomes
Feb 25, 2020
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Upcoming March 5 webinar addresses workforce challenges, solutions
By
Liza Berger
Feb 20, 2020
Attracting and keeping qualified staff may be the single largest issue facing long-term care providers. An upcoming webinar on March 5 at 1 p.m. ET will provide providers concrete ideas for tackling this...
Joe Franco Jr.: Being part of the solution
By
Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
Joe M. Franco Jr., LeadingAge, Vice President, Grassroots
Analysis: Providers adjust to the new world of PDPM
By
Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
As landmark program begins, stakeholders now ask the question: What will the data show?