In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler speaks with Nisha Hammel, vice president of reimbursement policy and population health for AHCA/NCAL, about the rapid shift from fee-for-service to value-based ...

Weight loss is rarely about one missed tray. It usually reflects breakdowns in workflow, observation, communication, and ...

Honoring residents’ cultural traditions through activities, food, and environment is an important part of successful ...

In 2025, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), also known as the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Innovation Center, launched a patchwork of new value-based payment ...

Every day in long term care centers, especially skilled nursing facilities, progress happens through small but important steps in recovery and independence. The Progress Parade was created by the ...

Television holds a unique place in our lives, offering not just entertainment but also serving as a powerful medium for ...

Providers across the country have been investing in a variety of resources, efforts, and initiatives to grow the profession’s workforce, which, of all the health care sectors, was the hardest hit by ...

Staffing-related survey findings rarely result from a lack of effort or intent. More often, they reflect small operational gaps that develop gradually as staffing practices, documentation, and ...

Chris Wright has worn multiple hats in long term care, including certified public accountant (CPA), vice president, entrepreneur, board member, lifetime achievement award recipient, and son of a ...

Assisted living providers can position themselves for strong growth in the next 15-20 years. Sarah Silva, vice president of operational services at Generations, LLC and incoming NCAL Board Chair, ...