HRSA sends more PRF money, still reviewing Phase 4 applications
By
Joe Bush
Sep 14, 2022
The Health Resources and Services Administration disbursed $60 million in Phase 4 PRF funds to 293 providers, leaving approximately $1.6 billion still to be given out.
A great way to improve long-term care. But can it happen?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2022
Hub-based long-term care is not a reality, at least not yet. But it might be in the near future.
Can information tech save the workforce-strapped sector?
By
John Hall
Sep 11, 2022
In an industry valiantly defending itself against the pandemic, PPE shortages and antibiotic resistance, there’s one thing that has brought many providers to their knees: an AWOL workforce that has shown...
Marc Halpert: A CEO’s contagious caring
By
C. Max Bachmann
Sep 11, 2022
Marc Halpert is always smiling — to the point that his infectious grin has become synonymous with his company’s branding.
Legacy Healthcare, Citadel Healthcare named ‘Best’ skilled care places to work
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 07, 2022
Legacy Healthcare was rated No. 1 Wednesday, when Fortune announced its Best Workplaces for Aging Services lists.
Insomnia increases odds of memory decline in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2022
Insomnia may be an important target for early intervention to help prevent age-related cognitive decline, investigators say.
LTC emergency management refresher: NHICS is part of the formula for success
By
Stan Szpytek
Sep 02, 2022
Whether the threat is an inbound hurricane, fast-moving wildfire, massive power failure, active shooter on the loose in the community or any threat to the safety and security of your long term care facility,...
Come one, come all: Intergenerational playground makes Londonderry Village unique
By
Joe Bush
Aug 31, 2022
Francis Glynn has been in the skilled nursing industry for 40 years and has nine grandchildren he loves to play with. Nowadays he gets to play with them at work.
Massive cyberattack leads to class action suit against provider chain Avamere
By
John Hall
Aug 29, 2022
A class action lawsuit targets Avamere Holdings, accusing the long-term care provider of failing to protect residents and staff from a massive computer system attack.
Taking aim at private equity
By
John O'Connor
Aug 27, 2022
“When private equity takes over a nursing home” is the name of a suspiciously timed story in the New Yorker.