MFAR as proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would “cripple” Medicaid financing in many states by cutting some $50 billion annually from the program, say opponents of the policy.

The relaxation of laws criminalizing marijuana use across the country for both medical and recreational purposes is one significant factor for the increased usage, a new study finds.

Seema Verma says agency is concerned about inconsistency in how state survey agents perform their role of monitoring health and safety measures in SNFs.

Seven states report at least 40 percent of all Medicare enrollees are signed up for Medicare Advantage plans.

The most marked differences over the past 30 years center on the greater diversity and higher acuity in today's centers, as well as the new ways in which care for residents has evolved over time.

U.S. officials have taken steps in recent weeks to review and improve infection control measures at any number of government-run facilities, seeking compliance with Medicare rules and regs.

New analysis shows that in assessing the assisted living market, it is important to consider not just supply and demand but also the tie between rent growth and occupancy.

Proposed changes are aimed at reducing beneficiary cost sharing for drugs and to give those with late-stage kidney disease more coverage options.

While long term care providers will not be directly impacted by the plan, they must be alert to the fact that any changes to Medicaid could filter throughout the program.

Enacting the proposed rule would cut up to $50 billion nationally from the Medicaid program annually, the associations say.

The condition is especially common for older Americans in skilled nursing centers, with some 70 percent of residents affected.

As a special year with both congressional elections and a presidential vote in November, Mark Parkinson reveals his organization’s priorities for 2020 on the legislative and regulatory fronts.

The high amount of deal activity witnessed in 2019 will likely extend into the new year, KPMG says; however, the election-year political climate is giving some cause for concern.

Participation remains steady at a time when increasing numbers of long term post-acute providers are exploring value-based options.

A red stop sign warning icon placed on reviews of facilities cited for one of three standards of abuse and neglect may lead to greater confusion and uncertainty, Parkinson says.

New NIC data show senior housing occupancy increasing 0.1 percent in fourth quarter to 88.0 percent, with plenty of variation across the nation’s metropolitan markets.

New research says the way nursing centers gauge resident susceptibility to infections by using measurements from the acute-care setting may be inaccurate.

Trilogy Health Services president and chief executive officer reflects on the company's recognition as a Best Place to Work in 2020 by Glassdoor.

Long-time educator calls AHCA/NCAL leader “a person who is a role model for students.”

Two providers say they are seeing positive clinical and operational results from their companies’ Medicare Advantage plans.

New research shows that seniors are not likely to switch from one MA plan to another when given the opportunity during open enrollment periods.

​The bill would give employers a heightened ability to screen potential employees for a history of behavior that might endanger seniors.