COVID hospitalizations approach last summer’s high, but flu and RSV cases waning … NC nursing home to pay $126K after storm-related staff shortages, two patient deaths … FDA decision on experimental...
Provider groups look to shape regulations after funding victories
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 23, 2022
As many states have moved to tighten regulations in lockstep with the federal focus on nursing home reform, providers are often sitting alongside worker and patient advocates whose voices have more traditionally...
Now we’re really going to find what these long-term care leaders are capable of
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 15, 2022
Whatever your experience with long-term care leaders and lobbyists, you better hope they’re good at their game now.
Pharmacists push to bill Medicare directly, expand testing, vaccination role
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 03, 2020
Pharmacists are advocating to insert a policy in the upcoming coronavirus relief bill that would give them Medicare Part B provider status for conducting COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
We’re shocked — shocked! — that bribery is going on here
By
John O'Connor
Apr 30, 2018
Few sectors are as vulnerable to Washington’s fickle winds as long-term care.
Lessons from the Hill: Can one person make a difference? You bet.
By
Joe Franco
Apr 19, 2018
With almost 15 years’ experience in grassroots advocacy, working for causes from cancer to Alzheimer’s prior to my current focus on aging services, has me convinced: Each and any one of us...
Providers heading to the PEAK next week
Mar 15, 2018
Leading nonprofit providers and stakeholders are making final plans for their trips to Washington next week for the annual LeadingAge PEAK Leadership Summit.
Top execs gather at AHCA conference
Nov 02, 2017
Leaders of some of the most influential skilled nursing providers in the country will gather to discuss legislative and regulatory affairs and plot lobbying strategies Nov. 8-10 in Marana, AZ.
Rare long-term care double win
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 29, 2015
So much for the dog days of summer getting close. Long-term care advocates were already at full woof on Tuesday — and that’s a good thing.
Overcoming intimidation and using your voice
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 02, 2015
I find the show “So You Think You Can Dance” interesting. Wait, “interesting”? Maybe that’s not strong enough of a word. I love to dance. I love to dance in a safe environment,...