Just 1% of nursing homes throughout the United States say they are currently fully staffed, according to a new survey by the AHCA/NCAL.
Less than a month to go: NASL and AHCA/NCAL conventions return
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2021
After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living and the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care will again take place...
HHS lets suspense mount on remaining Provider Relief Funds
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services is remaining quiet on how and when it plans to redistribute the approximate $24 billion of what’s left in the Provider Relief Fund.
AHCA to support providers that adopt COVID-19 vaccine mandates for staff
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 30, 2021
Providers who decide to adopt mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for their employees will receive support from the nation’s largest nursing home association.
BREAKING: AHCA backs mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 29, 2021
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living today backed mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers, joining dozens of other organizations that have done so...
AHCA 2021 convention to ‘Inspire, Engage, Reunite’ Oct. 10-13
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 23, 2021
The 72nd annual convention of the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living is taking place in person again and organizers plan for an expansive event Oct. 10-13 near Washington,...
Providers push Congress as negotiations intensify: Nursing homes need traditional infrastructure help
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 22, 2021
Federal lawmakers negotiating a massive infrastructure deal should allocate support for capital improvements in the nation’s nursing homes, the American Health Care Association and National Association...
HHS slow rolling long-term care on remaining Provider Relief Funds; industry demands action
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 14, 2021
Long-term care stakeholders are growing increasingly frustrated while waiting for the remaining billions of dollars in the Provider Relief Fund to be distributed by the federal government.
The long-term care industry is more than three-fourths toward its goal of getting 75% of staff vaccinated against COVID-19. Industry leaders say they remain committed to reaching the target rate, even...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 01, 2021
AHCA vows to continue push toward 75% staff vaccination goal … Spikevax? Moderna, Pfizer wait for vaccine brand name approval in U.S. … Older women lost muscle strength, aerobic capacity during pandemic,...