The finance world will be looking for long-term care’s ‘sweet spot’ in 2018
Take-out or the ‘in’ thing?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2004
There are signs that a tight labor market may be leading more providers back to contract therapy services
Pro-GeneX COVID testing supports PharMerica, nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
Genetic testing company Pro-GeneX has pivoted its services to build on a standing relationship with PharMerica and long-term care clients who need more access to testing during COVID-19 outbreaks. While...
MedPAC members rip ‘brute force test’ of staffing mandate, ponder consequences and possible gaming
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 06, 2023
A key Congressional advisory panel expressed deep skepticism Thursday over the proposed federal nursing home staffing mandate and whether it would address ongoing quality concerns in the post-acute care...
REIT tax benefits questioned as influence over nursing homes rises
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 03, 2022
Tax policies meant to benefit real estate investment trusts as “passive investors” in nursing homes should be reviewed with an eye toward their active operational influences, say economists...
Profile — His world of good: Msgr. Charles Fahey
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 07, 2007
Monsignor Charles Fahey recalls the day in 1961 when he first began the somewhat surprising transition from parish pastor to central figure in the field of aging. The bishop told Fahey — a newly ordained...
BREAKING: CMS to mandate COVID vaccines for nursing home staff
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2021
Nursing homes participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs will be required to have all staff vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to continue receiving federal funding for the programs.
State news
Mar 02, 2013
Virginia — State Sen. Bill Stanley (R) has introduced a bill requiring that nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other certified nursing facilities obtain minimum levels of insurance. If SB70...
Profile — NASL’s civil engineer: Peter C. Clendenin, Executive VP, NASL
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 10, 2006
Post-acute ancillary care providers – and the residents they serve – should consider themselves lucky to have Peter Clendenin in their corner. Aside from leading the National Association for the Support...
24 tabbed for McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2024
Twenty-four top women executives have been named 2024 inductees into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor, organizers announced Thursday.