McKnight's Long-Term Care News’ Post

We're giving you more time! If you know a professional with at least 20 years of experience who is still active in the skilled nursing, senior living or home care fields, it’s time to make your nominations. Submit your entry by Nov. 1, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eSFZ9waM #MCKPinnacleAwards

Almost 60% of skilled nursing providers interviewed by KLAS Research for its 2024 long-term care report, released Wednesday, said they are looking to increase profitability by adding additional technology. https://lnkd.in/eg2MPz3z #skillednursing #longtermcare #nursinghomes

Members of Congress are calling for a two-year extension of pandemic-era telemedicine benefits that are set to expire at the end of the year. A proposed DEA rule, however, could halt many of those flexibilities. https://lnkd.in/erwVB5Zv #skillednursing #longtermcare #nursinghomes

Nursing homes are crying foul over what they call excessive and hurried federal demands for ownership and related-party information, especially with providers’ eligibility to accept Medicare pay at stake. https://lnkd.in/erDRSFBK #skillednursing #longtermcare #nursinghomes

Today is the STANDARD deadline! Submit your nomination for the McKnight's Pinnacle Awards. This one-of-a-kind program recognizes industry veterans who are setting the standards, driving change, providing guidance and inspiring us all. https://lnkd.in/erBYVFjP #MCKPinnacleAwards

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Guest column: Another challenge of living with dementia Jean Wendland Porter PT CCI WCC CKTP CDP TWD https://lnkd.in/eArc6xgn #skillednursing #longtermcare #nursinghomes

CarePartners Inpatient Rehabilitation in Asheville, NC, has temporarily closed and transferred residents to alternate facilities, thanks to extended water outages and other damage stemming from Hurricane Helene. https://lnkd.in/eYjUMgDa #skillednursing #longtermcare #nursinghomes

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A new government survey of 13,285 US nursing homes has found that the average provider received 82 cents on the dollar from Medicaid for the costs accrued while caring for beneficiaries. https://lnkd.in/gdsKyWca #skillednursing #longtermcare #nursinghomes