President Obama has made another recess appointment—this one with big implications for long-term care.
Profile: Lori Porter – A commitment to CNAs
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2010
Lori Porter CEO, Founder, NAHCA
Road trip for Medicaid relief
By
Liza Berger
Jun 25, 2010
The American Health Care Association is hitting the road on Tuesday. That’s when the association is kicking off its 40-state Driving for Quality RV Tour.
Consumer group takes on long-term care field
By
Liza Berger
Jun 15, 2010
The group formerly known NCCHNR is known for butting heads with nursing home associations. As it expands its advocacy mission, more long-term care providers are likely to feel the heat.
Saying ‘yes’ to nursing homes and ‘no’ to healthcare reform
By
Liza Berger
Jun 11, 2010
Some of nursing homes’ heartiest advocates on Capitol Hill are against the healthcare reform law. Three such lawmakers addressed members at the American Health Care Association’s annual briefing...
‘American Idol’ meets assisted living
By
Liza Berger
May 28, 2010
You can call them assisted living’s “idols.” About a dozen employees of assisted living facilities auditioned and won spots to sing a song commissioned by the Assisted Living Federation...
PACE makes strides in Milwaukee
By
Liza Berger
May 21, 2010
I have heard a lot about the PACE program, but it was not until I actually saw a site a couple weeks ago that I fully understood what this long-term care community program is all about.
Betty White, solid gold
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2010
Did anyone else catch the actress Betty White on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend? Was anyone else smitten with her by the end of the show?
Live from New York … it’s Betty White!
By
Liza Berger
May 05, 2010
An interesting cultural phenomenon will be taking place this weekend. Betty White, the octogenarian actress best known for her role on “The Golden Girls,” will be hosting “Saturday Night...
Profile: Audrey Weiner – Never afraid to mix it up
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2010
Audrey S. Weiner, President, CEO, Jewish Home Lifecare