2nd annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards honor veteran leaders at their peak
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 22, 2024
A sold-out crowd celebrated the second class of McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards winners Thursday night at an event that combined networking with appreciation for some of the aging services sector’s most-dedicated...
Pinnacle achievements
By
John O'Connor
Mar 21, 2024
The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
Push for permanent telehealth funding kicks into high gear in Congress
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 18, 2024
With some coverage set to expire, a bipartisan push is underway in Congress to make telehealth reimbursements permanent.
New campaign, resources aim to ‘take control’ of assisted living narrative
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 12, 2024
A new Argentum campaign aims to amplify voices in assisted living by sharing stories and information about the sector’s contributions to caring for older adults.
Advocates celebrate joint employer ruling while potential appeal, contrary order await
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 12, 2024
Long-term care industry advocates are celebrating after a federal judge on Friday vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule, which had been set to go into effect Monday. Attorneys,...
HRSA may seek recovery of $159M in potential PRF overpayments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2024
An audit of Phase 2 distributions from the Provider Relief Fund has revealed roughly $18.4 million in potential overpayments that a federal watchdog agency says should be recovered from healthcare providers.
House committee approves measure to stop ‘imposing new red tape’ on nursing homes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 11, 2024
The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee voted Wednesday to pass along to Congress a bill that would block the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed minimum staffing mandate.
Legislation would require training for loved ones seeking legal guardianship of people living with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 08, 2024
Preparing family caregivers to step into the role of guardian for a loved one living with dementia is the goal of a proposed bill before the Oklahoma Legislature.
North Carolina CCRC paints the runway red
By
Foster Stubbs
Mar 06, 2024
The Cardinal at North Hills hosted its annual fashion show to raise awareness of Go Red for Women Day and women’s heart health. Find out more and learn how to submit your photos!
‘Nothing less than a crisis’ as 45 percent of SNFs cite serious financial issues in AHCA survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 06, 2024
Forty-five percent of skilled nursing facility participants in a new survey said they are “either operating in the red or barely breaking even.”