In nursing homes, quality measures (QMs) serve as key indicators of resident outcomes and care effectiveness. Derived primarily from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and Medicare claims, these ...

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, ...

Trust is the hidden foundation of every long term care provider, as vital to the organization’s success as its leadership or finances. An environment built on trust is one with low staff turnover, ...

For 30 years, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program has challenged providers to strengthen systems, improve outcomes, and pursue excellence across long term and post-acute care. Since its ...

In long term care, AI can support more intelligent, data-driven decisions around areas like risk, quality, and financial ...

Across long term care, one reality continues to unite providers: a strong workforce is essential for delivering quality care. The dedication of caregivers shapes every resident experience and defines ...

When I was invited to join policymakers, administrators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders at the International Summit on Innovation and Technology in Care of Older People (IS-ITCOP) at the ...

I am incredibly proud of and grateful for the extraordinary dedication of owners, operators, and frontline caregivers who make this important care possible every day. Assisted living is unique; it is ...

The American Health Care Association (AHCA)’s Better Way agenda is based on the principle that America’s aging population unequivocally deserves high quality care. In order to deliver that care, ...

Each facility is unique and need personalized support in delivering quality care. Laura Geiger, chief clinical officer at Lumina Care, talks with Provider magazine Editor in Chief Debbie Stadtler ...

Jennifer Peters has 35 years of experience as a licensed nursing home administrator in Louisiana. For the past two decades, she has led the team at Garden Park Nursing and Rehabilitation. Throughout ...

Mark Gogal serves as vice president of workforce development for the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association, bringing more than 30 years of experience in human resources, strategic planning ...