Funding

Some solutions, but Congress once again kicks healthcare funding can down the road as policy, finance issues mount … Labor board extends start date for new joint-employer rule … Application period...

The ongoing debate about staffing requirements in nursing homes took an even more bizarre twist on Thursday.

The predominant economic trend this year in skilled nursing is “state-specific instability and disparity,” according to the “38th SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report,” which was...

An analysis of the forgivable loans that many nursing homes took during the pandemic shows that additional funding can positively deliver higher staffing levels.

Iowa’s state lawmakers have agreed to a $15 million increase in overall funding for nursing homes as part of a larger budget deal. 

Publicly owned nursing homes, often unable to increase revenue without the express consent of elected officials or taxpayer referendums, are finding themselves increasingly on the brink of collapse by...

Some of the sector’s most distinguished leaders last week told McKnight’s they are embracing a current “inflection point” in long-term care as an opportunity to boldly reimagine...

Labor and management are in lockstep that the 5% Medicaid reimbursement increase proposed by New York’s governor will not do nearly enough to alleviate the pressures facing nursing homes. 

Ohio nursing homes would get a $615 million infusion if the state Senate follows the House’s lead and votes to approve the measure. The House approved the funding by a 63-12 vote Thursday, shortly after...

The Health Resources and Services Administration disbursed $60 million in Phase 4 PRF funds to 293 providers, leaving approximately $1.6 billion still to be given out.