Nursing home occupancy rose slightly in 4Q, NIC says
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 19, 2020
The percentage of filled beds in skilled nursing facilities continued its path toward stabilization, according to new data released Wednesday by the National Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
Ensign Group touts record earnings, announces spin-off date
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 04, 2019
The Ensign Group Inc. roared during the second quarter, registering year-over-year record diluted earnings of $0.51 per share, a 27.8% increase in adjusted net income and a 272-basis point rise in skilled...
Meet Katie Smith Sloan, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 10, 2019
Katie Smith Sloan discovered her career path while working for former Sen. Tom Eagleton (D-MO), then the chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Data expert strips down PDPM myths, truths
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 25, 2019
Long-term care professionals have been diligently cramming to prepare for a new skilled nursing reimbursement system in October, but a data expert had a sobering observation for presentation attendees...
Drug pricing, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid flexibility expected to dominate political discussion in...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 11, 2019
Nursing home executives interested in how Medicare will be discussed in the 2020 presidential race need to start focusing on this year’s Congressional agenda, which will range from drug pricing to Medicare...
Despite slower Medicare growth, higher taxes may be needed to cover aging population, researchers say
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 25, 2018
The annual growth rate in per-capita Medicare spending has grinded to a halt in recent years, but taxes may still need to be raised to take care of the growing, aging population.
Skilled nursing jobs to grow by 13% through 2026, though other healthcare segments will fare better
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 10, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities’ share of the healthcare workforce will shrink by 2026 even as its employee numbers grow, according to new projections built on Bureau of Labor data.
Technology boosting medical carts market
Jan 03, 2018
The global medical carts market is expected to grow by 16.2% by 2022, according to a recent report.
Rescued by millennials?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 06, 2017
When it comes to skilled-care staffing, the future outlook is bleak. If it’s possible, the situation for nurses might be even worse.
Nursing workforce becoming more educated, diverse, study shows
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Oct 17, 2017
More men and people of color are entering the nursing profession, and more nurses are pursuing additional education than ever before, according to a new analysis.