It’s time to tune in to National Skilled Nursing Care Week
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 15, 2024
Preparations to observe National Skilled Nursing Care Week are fully underway for the May 12-18 observance. The theme is “Radiant Memories — A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio.”
Parkinson to bid farewell in ’25
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2024
Mark Parkinson, the nursing home industry’s most influential spokesman, has announced he will retire as president and CEO of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living next...
Sharing of the minds
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 27, 2024
In the past three weeks, I have been involved in some great “meeting of the mind” sessions. One was the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards Silver Team Leader meeting. Prior to and following that one, I attended...
Parkinson: Time for ‘fantastic run’ to end after AHCA credibility, innovation gains
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 21, 2024
At age 66, Mark Parkinson still has plenty in the tank when it comes to championing long-term care causes. But stepping back will still be the right move.
Consumer advocates call for more CMS audits of nursing homes over related-party activity
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 09, 2024
A new consumer advocacy report is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to increase its scrutiny of nursing homes and their business dealings with related-party companies.
Quality does not equate to staffing mandates
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 10, 2023
I recently returned from the AHCA/NACL national convention and expo, one of my favorite conferences of the year. One reason why it’s a favorite is the recognition of quality in our profession. There...
Cascadia Healthcare reaches rare ‘Gold’ air thanks to trust in ‘amazing’ employees
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 08, 2023
Trusting employees, giving leaders tools and autonomy, and focusing on core values have set Cascadia Healthcare apart, two of the company’s top executives said Monday.
Pay boost might not absorb ‘sudden changes or shocks’ but providers mostly content with 3.7% hike
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 06, 2023
The official comment period for a proposed 3.7% nursing home pay hike closed Monday with just 45 comments, a historically paltry number indicating that, unlike previous pay rules, the sector is mostly...
Congressional Briefing set for June 5
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 26, 2023
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living will hold its annual Congressional Briefing in Washington, DC, June 5 and 6.
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 24
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2023
Legislation would make federal background checks available to nursing homes … On the Move: Martin Allen named reimbursement VP at AHCA … Dems reconsider clawback of remaining COVID funds as debt limit...