News Also in the News for Friday, August 21 August 21, 2015 Share › Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share by Email Print Hospice use data may mask end-of-life care issues… C. diff research debunked… “Stress hormone” levels could pinpoint seniors with cognitive decline Top Stories View All News Transition to managed care leaves state’s providers with weeks-long pay shortages News Nursing homes ‘can’t escape’ need for increased palliative care access: researchers News Skilled nursing operators, policymakers urged to empower residents more Editors' Picks View All Long odds for Porter as new AHCA/NCAL chief? He’s been there By James M. Berklan How the feds can pay for the nursing home staffing mandate By James M. Berklan Five percent: good enough for them, but not for you By Kimberly Marselas