Recommendations for NP/Physician Collaborative Relationships in Long-Term Care Homes
JAMDA
Residents of long-term care homes have complex medical and psychosocial care needs. Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physicians possess the complementary skills required for responding to residents' needs. Therefore, collaboration between NPs and physicians is crucial for achieving optimal resident outcomes. Read more.
Positive Outlook for Senior Living Continues to Increase
McKnight's Senior Living
According to responses to an industry sentiment pool of attendees at the recent 2025 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference, the senior living and care sector has an increasingly positive outlook for the year ahead. Read more.
Study Identifies Best Approaches for Filling SNF Nurse Management Positions
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
The COVID-19 pandemic and industry-wide nurse staffing shortages have led to many nurses and other clinical staff being thrust prematurely into nurse leadership positions. But new research suggests that clinical knowledge alone may not be enough to succeed in positions that call for managing the varied responsibilities of today's complex skilled nursing environment. As a result, providers need to invest more in training and succession planning. Read more.
Moving Beyond Traditional Consult Models
Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
This is a follow-up to the training on Embedding Behavioral Health in Post-Acute Care Teams. In this engaging discussion, the speakers respond to key questions from the initial training and offer practical, real-world strategies for successfully integrating behavioral health into post-acute care settings. Read more.
Opportunities Exist Amid the Chaos for the Senior Living Sector
McKnight's Senior Living
A chaotic political environment exacerbated by a government shutdown has left the senior living and care sector wondering what's next. But opportunities exist amid the chaos, according to experts. PALTmed's Alex Bardakh was interviewed for this article. Read more.
Skilled Nursing News
Leadership at Cascadia Healthcare, which operates 25 facilities in Idaho, is raising the alarm over recent back-to-back Medicaid rate cuts in the state, warning that they threaten not only facility closures but could also impact the entire health care ecosystem. Read more.