AAHSA officially becomes LeadingAge, ready to ‘inspire, serve, advocate’
Jan 25, 2011
The American Association of Homes and Services officially changes its name to LeadingAge today as part of what its leaders call an effort to align itself more with its mission.
Restoring hope in Puerto Rico
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 10, 2018
Three months after Hurricane Maria, many of the workers who care for Puerto Rico’s seniors still don’t have power or running water at home. But day after day, they show up to care for long-term...
OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting additional comments as it establishes a final rule meant to protect long-term care workers and other healthcare providers from exposure to...
Provider groups suggest Medicare payment freezes, gradual recalibrations
Jul 01, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should keep Medicare payment rates to skilled nursing facilities at the current level for one year, instead of implementing an 11.3% cut in fiscal year 2012,...
Volunteers of America’s Mike King to take helm of LeadingAge board
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 27, 2021
ATLANTA — Mike King, who has led diversity and equity efforts as president and CEO of Volunteers of America, plans to pursue similar priorities during his two years as chairman of the LeadingAge board...
Non-profit nursing homes offer advantages
By
Matthew Gallardo
Sep 18, 2014
Knowing the right questions to ask and the right characteristics to look for are vital for potential residents and family to making a better and more informed choice. Potential customers, however, may...
Leading long-term care industry advocates are eyeing a registered nurse staffing requirement and enhanced Medicaid funding under a set of “bold” reform measures aimed at improving that long-term care...
In a ‘blow’ to anti-COVID efforts, some nursing homes see their resident vaccination rates slipping
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 28, 2021
After seeing COVID-19 vaccination rates of long-term care residents average in the 75% to 85% range this winter, healthcare leaders in one state are warning about an alarming spring slide.
CDC starts much-anticipated training for mandatory COVID-19 reporting by nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 30, 2020
Details about the new process nursing homes will have to use to report COVID-19 infections and deaths directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began flowing Wednesday.
Groups to find out if Obamacare is their golden ticket
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 09, 2014
Healthcare reform — Obamacare — has stuck a lot of providers and caregivers in tough positions. Whether proponents or opponent of the watershed law, most expect rocky times, at least temporarily, are...