A new editor's column by Jim Berklan discusses the importance of heat safety, with a summer reading recommendation for #longtermcareproviders straight from the Valley of the Sun. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare.

Nursing home statements of deficiency will be reformatted in the coming months to list the most severe results first, a Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services oversight official said Tuesday. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare.

Nursing homes with higher levels of immigrant staff may be more resilient in meeting staffing needs during crises, according to new research that examined workforce losses during the pandemic. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare.

The multi-state provider has dramatically reduced serious survey deficiencies across its footprint and, so far this year, eliminated Immediate Jeopardy citations. @MajesticCare #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare.

Curious to see the possibilities of what the aftermath of the #bigbeautifulbill looks like? Read a new guest column by Jacqueline Vance and how it may effect #longtermcare. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #postacutecare #uspolitics @nursejackie_.

The Senate passed a 10-year reconciliation bill Tuesday, keying up a new fight in the House, where some Republicans said they remain opposed to the bill’s steep Medicaid cuts. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #bigbeautifulbill.

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are introducing a new act, which would soften hospital-stay requirements needed to qualify for Medicare nursing home coverage. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #medicare #legislation.

Federal regulators should target prior authorization reform and tackle underpayments to address emergency department boarding, which has outsize effects on #seniors stuck waiting for a room. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare.

The LTC profession should do more than oppose the administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB). It should propose a plan to reduce Medicaid dependency and increase reimbursements. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare.

As the Senate continued to debate a massive 10-year #budgetreconciliation bill Monday afternoon, #skillednursingproviders responded to a new report highlighting facility closure risks. #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #medicaidcuts.

Frontline #caregivers are often disgusted by older patients’ mouths, creating a potential barrier to care in a population whose oral health influences physical and mental well-being. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #oralhealth.

Two #nursinghome chains have agreed to settle cases as part of a @TheJusticeDept sweep that led to #criminalcharges against 324 healthcare-involved defendants nationwide. #longtermcare #skillednursing #postacutecare #justicedepartment @CentersHealth #CMS.

DSSI is more than just a tool; it’s a game changer for the healthcare, foodservice & senior living industries. It redefines #seniorliving menu planning with AI-powered precision & efficiency. See more: #partnercontent @DirectSupply.

Explore Martie Moore's peacock analogy on strong leadership. Learn more about how to attract talent, trust and collaboration with a purpose-driven vision and deeply held values. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #strongleadership.

#Medicaid cuts are a clear danger for long-term care providers. But what happens when younger voters begin to question whether the tax dollars spent to aid seniors is just?. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #seniorhealthcare.

#Medicaid cuts are a clear danger for long-term care providers. But what happens when younger voters begin to question whether the tax dollars spent to aid seniors is just?.#skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #seniorhealthcare.

On Tuesday, the #AmericanSeniorsHousingAssociation and @Argentum asked the federal government to delay the ending of federal migrant humanitarian programs for a year. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #DHS #KristiNoem.

In case you missed it, a new Senate-commissioned analysis has named nearly 600 nursing homes at elevated risk of closure if #Medicaid cuts being debated by Congress are approved. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #providertaxes #reimbursement .

BREAKING: Senate parliamentarian punctures nursing homes’ hopes for easy #staffing rule dismissal .#nursinghome #skillednursing #reconciliation.

Facility buyers and sellers may be rewarded by recently announced changes to the Care Compare nursing home ratings website, which projects faster and more accurate dealmaking. #skillednursing #nursinghomes #longtermcare #postacutecare #medicareandmedicaid.