After facing more than two years of intense challenges, the senior living industry seems to be settling, and positive trends started to emerge throughout 2022.
OIG signals new focus on nursing homes
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 17, 2023
The federal Office of Inspector General recently published its “OIG’s Top Unimplemented Recommendations: Solutions To Reduce Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in HHS Programs.” In the 94-page document,...
Governance-by-anecdote is alive in Washington, D.C.
By
Brendan Williams
Sep 26, 2022
In a press release warning of “Dire Conditions at For-Profit Nursing Home Chains in 2020,” the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis cited care problems at roughly a dozen nursing homes out...
PharMerica 12-month podcast series coming soon
Jan 21, 2022
Pharmerica has partnered with McKnight’s for a 12-part, monthly podcast series coming this January! Keep an eye out for the first segment on January 27. Episode 1: A Spoonful of Sugar – Empty...
When it comes to staff, sweat the little things
By
Thomas Millay
Jun 10, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many challenges for long-term care providers, but staffing retention continues to remain a top challenge for most organizations. With turnover rates nearing 50%,...
Working smarter, not longer: Overcoming staff vacancies by improving operational efficiency
Nov 22, 2022
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Pressures to mount on long-term care; Seizing solutions will matter
By
Pete Reilly
Jan 27, 2022
The senior care industry in the U.S. was under pressure before the pandemic. As 2022 and the third year of COVID’s influence approaches, it’s not easing up. A host of trends say the industry’s battering...
Telehealth and therapy services: Let’s keep it going!
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
May 19, 2023
It’s pretty simple, really. Telehealth in physical, occupational and speech therapy allows more treatment for seniors, and better access. By reducing travel times for therapists between facilities,...
How operators can find the best way – or ways – forward
May 19, 2022
[Partner Content] In this episode, we’ll hear from Mark Parkinson firsthand on growth opportunities and strategies your organization can embrace. These insights will help providers not just survive,...
Long-term care success post-pandemic depends on MSO partnerships
By
Aaron Hellman
Jan 11, 2022
The numbers are staggering. Ninety-seven percent of nursing homes have lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventy-two percent report they will not be able to sustain operations for more than...