As the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and other groups seek to trim public funding for long-term care, the industry needs to mesh with new, strong partners. Such action is the only sure way to preserve margins while improving care, several experts recently noted.

Three major long-term care organizations recently announced changes to their senior leadership.

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum says it's time to eliminate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Programs administered at least in part by CMS account for the most of the funding delivered to the nation's nursing facilities.

Anti-unionization proponents are wincing at the recess appointments of two new members of the National Labor Relations Board. The pair are viewed as strong union supporters.

Using large, high-contrast bingo cards improves cognitive skills and visual perception, a study finds.

Healthcare facilities should shut down indoor decorative fountains to avoid the spread of Legionnaires' disease, according to a new study.

A firestorm of commentary broke out last month upon news that New York lawmakers might soon again debate a bill that would require registered nurses to attain a four-year bachelor's degree.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is paying very close attention to therapy payment claims, and that's something more providers need to do, says Leah Klusch, the executive director of the Alliance Training Center.

Many Washington politicians are railing against healthcare costs. Nobody can say their rhetoric isn't being heard by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.

A non-drug dementia treatment tested in German nursing homes proved as effective as medications in halting progression of disease, a new study reveals.