Senators challenge HHS leader on funding for nursing home staffing mandate … NIC releases industry sentiment measure … OIG adds audits of nursing home falls reporting, drug overdoses to work plan...
Execs: Regional providers well-positioned to get more from skilled nursing payers, staff
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2024
The time has come for skilled nursing operators to become more assertive with payors and value-based care partners, and regional providers are uniquely positioned to reap rewards, executives say.
Fogg clears the air on skilled nursing ‘tailwinds’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2023
The headwinds for skilled nursing operators are significantly more numerous than the potential tailwinds, but there are reasons for provider optimism.
Former Speaker Ryan says CMS staffing mandate can be overruled, tabs senior care workforce solutions
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2023
NIC keynote speaker and former US House Speaker Paul Ryan optimistically emphasized immigration reform and technology as the two best tools to help senior care operators overcome dire staffing shortages.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Oct. 24
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 24, 2023
CMS issues updated MDS corrections … Opening of North Carolina VA nursing home delayed … Nursing home among three New York cyberattack victims … Nurse practitioners, physicians just as likely to...
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
Paul Ryan, Phil Fogg headline NIC annual fall conference Oct. 23-25
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 18, 2023
Registration is in full swing for the annual NIC fall conference, which takes place Oct. 23-25 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
NIC’s first Data & Analytics Conference debuts Sept. 27
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 07, 2023
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2023 NIC Data & Analytics Conference, which organizers call the first of its kind in the senior living and care space.
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 21
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 21, 2023
Nursing home medication aides get final approval in Florida … Wisconsin budget boosts daily rates, funds demo program for complex nursing home patients … NIC announces new board, educational programming
McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards showcase inspirational leaders in inaugural live event
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2023
More than 200 aging services professionals, business partners and supporters celebrated a who’s-who of industry veterans in grand style during the inaugural McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ceremony Tuesday...