Senators want answers on Medicaid recipients’ low vaccination rates … FDA approves diabetes drug Ozempic (semaglutide) in 2 mg dose … COVID-19 infection plus flu a dangerous combination: study …...
10 ways to ‘win’ long-term care’s workforce woes
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 28, 2022
DALLAS — Long-term care’s overwhelming No. 1 problem — staffing — must be met with aggressive, multipronged efforts to lure and retain workers.
Skilled nursing confidence growing for some operators
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 25, 2022
Consumer confidence has taken center stage as a top discussion topic more than a few times this week at NIC’s spring meeting.
Seniors housing and care lending heating up: study
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
The seniors housing and care lending environment clearly became more competitive as 2021 wore on, according to new survey findings.
NIC annual spring meeting kicks off Wednesday in Dallas
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 18, 2022
The NIC annual spring meeting starts Wednesday and will bring together several thousand long-term care housing and care stakeholders and investors.
Exemptions, education avert mass employee exodus as vaccine mandate deadline passes
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 16, 2022
A major COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline for nursing home workers hit Tuesday, and it did so without the major exodus of employees that many had warned would further threaten the staff-depleted industry.
Driven by pandemic lessons, CDC advisers mull endorsing high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 15, 2022
A decision to recommend high-dose influenza shots over standard-dose vaccines would be a welcome change, long-term care stakeholders say.
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 11, 2022
New dementia affects about 3% of adults with COVID-19 pneumonia … Omnibus spending bill contains provisions to extend telehealth waivers … Point-of-care screening for hearing loss leads to greater...
Most operators expect staffing challenges to ease in 2022, new NIC survey shows
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2022
Most long-term care operators believe workforce improvements are coming for the sector, according to the latest findings from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Also in the News for Monday, March 7
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
SNF occupancy continued slow recovery during December: NIC … Indiana governor ends COVID-19 public health emergency for the state, enhanced Medicaid continues … New Mexico nursing homes to see additional...