Medicare Part A may cover short-term skilled nursing care in a nursing home if specific requirements are met, such as a qualifying hospital stay and the need for daily skilled nursing care. Medicare ...

Adoption of artificial intelligence tools in health care lags other industries; within health care, nursing and residential care is even further behind.

Home-based care providers are facing reimbursement challenges on multiple fronts – necessitating layoffs and other tough ...

If your appeal isn't successful, your mother will be considered a private pay patient. While she will not have her benefits ...

Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created ...

As you face the challenging decision of choosing between skilled nursing and assisted living for your parent, you're likely grappling with a mix of emotions and practical concerns. I know my wife and ...

A group of skilled nursing providers is asking the president to step in and quickly lift lengthy isolation periods for COVID-positive residents ahead of the coming holiday season.

With the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) launching in January, the level of readiness varies greatly among skilled nursing providers, as ...

Ochsner's Skilled Nursing Facility leadership talks about the organization's recent award and how to meet the demands of a growing elderly population. Ochsner Health recently received the Workforce ...

It was nearly a month ago when Laura Nickel-Cunningham received the call from the Petaluma skilled nursing home where her mother was staying. Susan Nickel, 73, had been at EmPres Post Acute Health and ...