Thurlow tapped as president of LeadingAge Minnesota
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 30, 2021
Kari Thurlow has been named president and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota effective Jan. 3. Thurlow was previously senior vice president of advocacy for the organization, which represents about 1,400 aging...
Culture change helps reduce antipsychotic drug use, LeadingAge study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Reductions in depressive symptoms, pressure ulcers, incontinent episodes, catheter use and urinary tract infections are among the benefits for residents living in nursing homes that have implemented culture...
‘More than warm bodies’ needed to address LTC workforce crisis, congresswoman, industry experts advise
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 20, 2021
A proposed federal staffing minimum would require most nursing homes to boost RN hiring and put RNs and LPNs in greater direct care roles. It’s a move the bill’s House sponsor calls necessary to support...
Expect ‘explosion’ of operator partnerships to follow COVID-fueled collaboration, experts say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 28, 2021
COVID-19 has accelerated partnerships in long-term care, but experts predict the industry is likely to see even more dramatic merger activity as providers realize the benefits of shared leadership, clinical...
AAHSA board approves new name: LeadingAge
Jul 01, 2010
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging’s board has signed off on a new name for the organization: LeadingAge.
CMS plans to cut Medicare payments by 11.1%, starting Oct. 1
Jul 29, 2011
Medicare payments to nursing homes would be trimmed by 11.1% beginning Oct. 1, under a corrective proposal the federal government issued on Friday. The call for reduced funding comes amid reports that...
Gifford, Phillips named to nursing home campaign
May 23, 2011
Two leading long-term care experts are the new co-chairs of a quality initiative for nursing homes.
LeadingAge convention kicks off Sunday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2021
will take place in person again from Sunday through Wednesday (Oct. 24-27) in Atlanta.
Catholic nursing homes will be affected by HHS contraception regulation
Feb 02, 2012
About 500 Catholic nursing homes in the United States will be affected by a regulation requiring employer health insurance plans to cover contraceptive services.
Stars to help LeadingAge celebrate its 50th birthday at annual meeting and convention
Oct 13, 2011
LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit long-term care providers formerly known as the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, will celebrate its 50th year in existence next week at...