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Long-term care physicians respond to report on antipsychotic over-prescribing
By
McKnight's Staff
May 22, 2013
The top professional association of long-term care physicians and medical directors has reiterated its commitment to reducing the use of antipsychotics for dementia care. It did so Tuesday, in response...
New CMS vaccination reporting mandate could drive nursing homes to reach 75% staff goal
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2021
Providers say they are onboard with a new COVID-19 vaccination reporting mandate announced by federal health officials on Tuesday — calling the additional transparency “critical” for the industry...
From provider to ‘payvider:’ Navigating increasing I-SNP options
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 03, 2023
Even as Institutional Special Needs Plans gain in popularity among long-term care providers, owners and operators must proceed with caution to determine how they best fit into the risk-sharing environment.
Developmental disabilities services providers get their say on Capitol Hill
Mar 01, 2013
The America Health Care Association will host its annual Developmental Disabilities Providers Congressional fly-in event Wednesday in the nation’s capital. In the morning, healthcare providers serving...
When long-term care experts speak, things can get foggy
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2013
I was hoping to get clear answers about the sector’s future at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry’s regional meeting last week in San Diego. I did, but I...
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: 95% of nursing home residents taking vaccine, Parkinson says
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 04, 2021
A vast majority of nursing home residents are signing up to receive the first dose of available coronavirus vaccine, according to the leader of the nation’s largest nursing home association.
Providers want 24-hour RN staffing proposal cut from House infrastructure plan
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 05, 2021
The nation’s largest nursing home association is demanding that lawmakers withdraw a proposal in President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill that would require long-term care facilities to have a registered...
AHCA/NCAL conference to proceed as scheduled Oct. 15-18
Oct 06, 2017
The annual meeting of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living will take place as scheduled, Oct. 15-18 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort, officials announced.
AHCA hosts webinar on the Affordable Care Act and employer requirements
Aug 02, 2013
Providers are invited to attend “Implementing the Affordable Care Act: Countdown to Employer Requirements: What to know about being in compliance,” a webinar about the Affordable Care Act’s...