McKnight’s ‘Mood of the Market’ survey needs your thoughts
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 28, 2023
Responses are now being collected for the 2023 McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey, the unique, award-winning project that gauges the feelings of top long-term care managers. Skilled nursing owners,...
Major nurse-aide survey reveals top worries, ways to improve
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 27, 2023
Wednesday marked the start of a new CNA Fest in Little Rock, AR, and with it came results of a certified nursing aide survey that emphasized issues that have bothered nursing home direct care workers for...
One state seeks to return polish to star ratings. How long will the rest take?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 27, 2024
More ratings, relationships and payment incentives are tied to nursing home data than ever before, but that data also appears to be harder than just about ever to collect in a timely manner.
Bill that cuts nursing home red tape, kicks up collaboration with regulators advances
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 04, 2024
An advancing Iowa bill could lead to fewer on-site complaint surveys and more collaborative training programs between nursing homes and state regulators.
Pandemic is over, but most older adults still aren’t out and about
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 15, 2024
Even though COVID-19 lockdowns are a thing of the past, older adults are still staying home and socializing less, according to research.
Good business partners can be difficult to find, which is why Wendy Strain, the director of consulting services for Polaris Group, is a bright light in a crowded field.
On-demand payments help healthcare workers’ finances
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2024
Healthcare workers who leverage the earned wage access solution DailyPay reduce their credit card debt, pay fewer late fees on bills, use payday loans less often and pay fewer overdraft fees.
Nursing home coalition moves forward with 9 plans to fix the sector
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 19, 2023
A national coalition focused on improving the quality of care and life in nursing homes on Tuesday rolled out its nine action plans for the sector.
Survey: MA beneficiaries more likely to experience delays in care
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
About 65% of people with traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage (MA) say they’re satisfied with their coverage, but a large portion of people aren’t totally on board with their healthcare plans,...
New report blasts nursing home citations, rate of abuse tags
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 20, 2024
An organization dedicated to helping seniors find care issued a report Tuesday raising alarm about the number of nursing home abuse citations in 2023, but senior care leaders say a more punitive approach...