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Parkinson offers ‘obvious solution’ to staffing problems, occupancy outlook and financing answers
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 30, 2022
Two “critically important” issues will determine long-term care providers’ near-term fate over the next month and a half, the nation’s top nursing home leader said Tuesday.
Providers may face emergency if PHE ends prematurely: AHCA
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 23, 2022
An extension of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration through the end of 2022 is critical to ensure long-term care providers have the necessary resources to respond to the ongoing crisis, the...
Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 21, 2022
Significantly fewer nursing home residents were hospitalized over the past 10 years, according to a new analysis of federal data focusing on quality of care.
Parkinson calls on providers to fight Biden’s ‘offensive’ reform plans
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2022
The leader of the nation’s largest nursing home association is urging operators to battle “ridiculous” efforts to increase fines and other parts of the administration’s recently announced reform...
Long-term care promises jobs, relocation help for Ukrainian refugees
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
Expecting a rush of Ukrainians to seek refuge in the U.S., long-term care facilities are launching a partnership that would offer them relocation assistance, job training and employment.
Industry leader rebuts ‘disrespectful’ nursing home investigation
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 18, 2022
A top clinician with the nation’s largest nursing home association fought back this week against a highly critical report focusing on providers’ response to the deadly winter 2020 COVID-19 surge and...
Providers’ best chances in federal budget talks lie with funding for infection prevention, staffing:...
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2021
OXON HILL, MD — Long-term care interests are clearly down the priority line in federal budget negotiators, one of the industry’s top lobbyists noted Tuesday, but several key topics also have earned...
Parkinson: ‘Stupidity,’ not private equity, dogging some nursing home purchases
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2021
Poor business decisions, not the source of investment, have been the bigger problem behind some recent scrutinized nursing home purchases, according to the president and CEO of the country’s largest...
Parkinson: Pay more for staffing, infection control upgrades, punish those who fail
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 12, 2021
Skilled nursing providers must agree to improve outcomes and accept accountability in exchange for higher government reimbursement, the industry’s top leader and a researcher concurred during a panel...
‘The right thing to do’: Providers praise CMS decision to restart nursing home visits
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2021
Federal health officials’ decision to reopen the nation’s nursing homes to visitors Wednesday was “the right thing” to do, leading long-term care advocates said. The decision was made in light...