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Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Opens NCD On Aducanumab
The newly approved drug aducanumab (Aduhelm), for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, has been causing quite a stir, A hot...
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New Bill Proposes Guaranteed Caregiver Visitation Rights During Public Health Emergencies
A new proposal could require facilities to provide continued visitation to essential caregivers, A hot topic brought to you by...
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U.S. Representatives Establish Infection Prevention And Control In Long-Term Care Caucus
Established by Florida representatives, Gus Bilirakis and Darren Soto, the Caucus will address infection control reform and establish ways to...
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Extensions Granted To LTC Providers Still Operating Under Activated Emergency Plans
In a recently released memo from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, A hot topic brought to you by...
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New Analysis Shows A Significant Increase In the Over 65 Population And Their Need For LTC
New analysis from MedicareGuide indicates an increase in nursing home residents over the course of the next 40 years. A...
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Keeping Mind And Body Healthy
Giving more attention to the psychological needs of residents, A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in...
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Digital Communications Engage Residents, Staff And Families Like Never Before
Utilizing technology to communicate in place of in-person communications became integral to resident well being during the pandemic. A hot...
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Does Your Cleaning Contractor Still Meet Your Needs?
What you looked for in a cleaning contractor pre-pandemic may not be what you look for now. A hot topic...
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Keep Your Facility Pest Free With These Helpful Tips
Family and friends are returning but unwanted guests may also appear. A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your...
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Cognitive, Mood Assessment Training now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a new, web-based training for skilled nursing providers. A hot topic...
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Specialty Flexible, Creative Scheduling Can Improve Recruitment And Retention
The challenges facilities face with recruiting and keeping staff can be improved with a little creative thinking and flexibility. A...
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Studies Show That Elderspeak Does More Harm Than Good
What you think is a term of endearment may actually be harming your residents. A hot topic brought to you...
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Allowing Employees To Have Input on Scheduling Improves Rentention Rates
In a recent webinar hosted by the American College of Health Care Administrators for its annual Convocation & Expo, Beth...
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New Study Show Less Than Half of Residents’ Life-Sustaining Treatment Forms are Accurate
In the past year, advanced care planning has become a subject of conversation. A hot topic brought to you by...
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Dental Care in a Post Pandemic world
If anything good has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's new ways to handle every day tasks and that...
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Quality care and widespread vaccination are working
COVID-19 cases at an all time low A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Ice cream could be just what the doctor ordered
Prevent malnutrition with creative dietary ideas A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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Federal Government increases access to COVID-19 antibody treatments
Monoclonal antibody treatments becoming more accessible A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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Not all thermal imaging systems are created equal
Beware of unapproved Telethermographic Systems A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Many...
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Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is the President’s choice for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
President Biden Nominates New CMS Leader A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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CDC takes staff shortages into account with new quarantine guidelines for healthcare workers
CDC updates quarantine guidelines for vaccinated workers A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Recent data indicates a slowdown in nursing home cases
Covid-19 cases declining in LTC facilities A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care ...
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A better way to disinfect
A better way to disinfect A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Using...
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Proposed plan calls for more relief funding and stricter infection control
Biden releases proposed pandemic plan A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Newly...
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Department of Health and Human Services changes reporting deadline
Deadline extended for Provider Relief Fund reporting A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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CDC creates social media toolkit to promote COVID-19 vaccine
New social media campaigns target LTC staff A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care...
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Healthcare workers need to rethink vaccination
A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care LTC staffers should take a lesson from...
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Hiring – Field Sales Manager
STATE-OF-THE-ART PHARMACY SEEKS A FIELD SALES MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM! SpecialtyRx is an innovative, full-service pharmacy who partners with...
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Therapy cuts planned for 2021
A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
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Survey reveals workforce challenges in LTC and healthcare
A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Survey finds hiring qualified candidates a top...
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Pfizer COVID vaccine moves forward
A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care FDA recommends Pfizer COVID vaccine for emergency...
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President-elect Biden chooses health team
A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Biden’s nominations include experts from diverse disciplines...
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Steps to avoid a labor strike
A hot topic brought to you by SpecialtyRx, your partner in long-term care Picketing over punching in Just when...
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Celebrating the holidays amid a pandemic
Family gatherings are just too risky The holiday season is upon us. It is a time where families come...
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LTC leaders vow to work with any party
LTC leaders say: “We have to unite around the common enemy” Regardless of election results, LTC operators reboot their pandemic...
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Private facilities face lack of PPE
Equity-owned operations are struggling with PPE shortage A breakdown of the headline and its hidden meaning A new study...
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Providers urge Congress: “Extend sequester cuts”
The CARES Act temporarily suspended Medicare sequestration Now, providers are asking for further relief through 2021 Back in 2012,...
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‘Wow Wednesday’ makes mealtime fun
Even in isolation, savvy supervisors promote quality of life Try these tips for engaging residents with food This year...
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Helping staff deal with pandemic stress
As COVID-19 persists, staffing remains a top concern How to support your employees and boost retention By now, operators...
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A call for creativity
Study shows that 64% of residents are not leaving their rooms LTC experts share their best tips for safe, healthy...
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Official says: “Nursing homes will be first for vaccine”
Over 40% of all COVID-19 deaths are linked to long-term care Official puts nursing homes first in line ahead of...
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BREAKING: CMS issues revised visitation guidelines
Nursing homes may now allow visitation, including physical touch Get the full list of CMS guidelines and restrictions from VP...
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Coronavirus: the current situation
LeadingAge just published their pandemic situation report The latest COVID-19 challenges, costs, and concerns for LTC On September 9th,...
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3 ways to protect against COVID lawsuits
Six months later, coronavirus litigation remains a concern How to protect your facility from future lawsuits After months of...
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HHS disperses $2.5 billion in LTC relief
Is your facility still in need of testing, staff, and PPE? Officials at HHS say: ‘Help is on the way’...
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The future of LTC: facilities weigh in
72% of facilities say they can’t sustain operations for another year under current conditions See the latest COVID-19 facility survey...
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Potential 9% therapy cut worries LTC providers
CMS proposes shocking 9% decrease in Medicare rehab payments How industry advocates are fighting back in your favor On...
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Staying positive during coronavirus
It seems everywhere we look, pessimism pervades SRX has the tips you need to stay positive during the pandemic ...
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Providers look forward to 4th Senate relief package
“I think the country needs one last boost,” says McConnell SpecialtyRx explores the latest relief bill and its LTC impact...
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Higher COVID cases = greater care needs
New survey captures coronavirus stats across all senior care sectors Which setting has the highest confirmed cases? Read on to...
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CMS Debuts New Visitation Guidelines
Feds allow nursing home visits prior to Phase III reopening SpecialtyRx shares its top 3 takeaways from the latest CMS...
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Lawmakers denounce forced COVID-19 admissions
GOP representatives put pressure on Democratic governors: Why were nursing homes forced to admit COVID-positive patients? Months into the...
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This week: a warning, a waiver and a wish
The latest LTC headlines address COVID-19 from every angle A rundown of recent revelations and reminders Over the past week,...
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CMS releases comprehensive COVID-19 numbers
CMS publishes SNF coronavirus data after weeks of inquiry Get the complete scoop from SpecialtyRx As of Thursday, June...
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COVID-19 Testing + Quarantine Updates
New LTC pandemic headlines bring positive and negative news 3 SpecialtyRx breaks down this week’s rose and thorn Following...
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HHS Announces $4.9B Skilled Nursing Fund
With Memorial Day weekend comes a huge announcement from HHS Skilled nursing operators to receive massive $5B relief fund ...
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Beyond COVID-19: Top Clinical News Headlines
As coronavirus commands headlines, LTC research stays the course 3 leading clinical headlines for the week of May 11th, 2020...
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CMS Approves Therapy Telehealth Services
Medicare recipients can now receive virtual rehabilitation services SpecialtyRx breaks down the reasons behind CMS’s big move Over the...
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LTC Providers Amp Up Their COVID-19 Testing
CMS emphasizes the importance of coronavirus testing in nursing homes With state and federal crackdowns, LTC providers prepare for battle...
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LTC advocates urge facilities: “Reach out for help”
NJ long-term care deaths rock national headlines Get the latest COVID-19 info and instruction Over the holiday weekend, police...
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CMS proposes 2.3% Medicare hike in 2021
Nursing homes to see $784M increase in Medicare payments Here’s the full scoop on prospective rate changes in 2021 ...
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Providers to Receive 500,000+ Confiscated PPE
DOJ seizes hundreds of thousands of medical supplies How healthcare providers stand to benefit Over the past few weeks,...
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Stimulus Package A Promising Move For LTC
Congress passes historic $2T coronavirus stimulus package How long-term care providers are responding to the bill To avoid certain...
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CMS Eases Burdens for LTC Operators
CMS announces two major changes amidst COVID-19 pandemic Get the latest developments on re-billing and the new MDS debut ...
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SNFs Tackle Senior Social Isolation
Doctors attribute numerous health conditions to loneliness How facilities are fighting back against senior social isolation A new report...
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Is 45% of Antibiotic Scripts Illegitimate?
Research shows 1 in 5 antibiotic prescriptions have ‘no clear rationale’ Why Medicaid needs to crack down on indiscriminate doctors ...
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Leading Age Releases 2020 Advocacy Goals
Top aging advocates debut 2020 LTC Policy Priorities Which issues are impacting your facility? Each year, LeadingAge lobbyists funnel hundreds...
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Why you should stop purchasing and start procuring
LTC operators are losing thousands due to poor supply chain strategy Learn the key differences between purchasing and procurement If...
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Improved Communication Reduces Readmissions by 40%
Urban medical center and SNF avoid readmission through collaboration Why good communication is the key to keeping patients healthy Researchers...
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Predicting Life Expectancy in Dementia Patients
New survival predication table helps PCPs pinpoint dementia prognosis How LTC providers can use the tool to enhance care plans...
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Another State Considers In-Room Monitoring
Are electronic monitoring devices the new norm in nursing homes? SpecialtyRx breaks down the latest SNF surveillance trends In the...
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NY Nursing Homes Face Reimbursement Cuts
Overnight Medicaid cuts take $124M from New York nursing homes How the Cuomo administration is managing debt through LTC NY...
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California To Create Its Own Prescription Label
New proposal could make CA the first state to make its own drugs How the Golden State is fighting back...
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Recap: Top 3 LTC Stories of 2019
What headlines rocked long-term care in 2019? SpecialtyRx debuts its yearly rundown Have you paid attention these past twelve months?...
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How LTC Can Save $616M in 2020
CMS is finally taking steps to liſt burdensome LTC requirements Here’s a rundown of the latest Fiscal Year 2020 Memo...
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Dementia: 10 Minutes Make all the Difference
New research shows daily exercise wards off dementia How physical activity affects cognitive health Last April, a Boston School of...
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Is SNF Spending Beginning to Stall?
Recent stats show decelerated spending for nursing home services How SNFs can use competition as motivation Is SNF Spending Beginning...
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Best Practices For Combatting Superbugs
Ready to take on seasonal cold and flu in winter ’20? SpecialtyRx says the symptomatic treatment is best As we...
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LTC’s Behavioral Health Checkup
1 in 25 adults struggle with behavioral health issues PDPM poses new challenges for SNF caregivers Prior to the new...
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NY Judge Slams Brakes on Medicaid Cuts
New judicial order could save New York $246M in LTC funding How nursing homes banded together for the block On...
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Surprising Changes to Mortality Rate
New data suggests life expectancy is on the rise How long-term care factors into the mix The National Center for...
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The value of IPs
Certified infection preventionists improve antibiotic stewardship 5+ reasons you should have a specialist on staff Recent research from Columbia University...
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Supporting Residents’ Mental Health
40% of SNF residents suffer from depression A new study says work is the answer Beyond their physical ailments, people...
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New Bill Could Cost SNFs Billions
Anti-violence legislation aims to protect skilled nursing workers Compliance measures may cost providers billions of dollars If passed, a new...
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Secondary Fracture Prevention Could Save Billions
New research reveals huge potential savings for Medicare Here’s how osteoporotic fractures factor into the equation In 2016, the World...
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Dealing with Resident Depression
What’s the state of SNF depression management? SpecialtyRx care experts weigh in Dealing with Whether it’s due to a lack...
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NIC Reports Strong Numbers For Q2
New report reveals steady stats for occupancy and revenue Learn how skilled nursing facilities performed last quarter Despite minor decreases...
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NIA Pledges $53M to Alzheimer’s Care
A recent grant will significantly expand Alzheimer’s research Learn how care-based interventions lead the movement. This past week, officials at...
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Flu Outbreak Alert App Coming Soon
New influenza innovation hopes to reduce hospitalizations Get all the details on Australia’s FluCARE automation From November of 2018 to...
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Will CMS Surveys Get Harder?
CMS administrator announces survey changes in new blog Learn how stricter oversight could mean tougher inspections As part of her...
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Big News For Medicare Claims Appeals
A new class-action suit could close the ‘observation care’ gap Here’s how Medicare patients stand to benefit For years, Medicare...
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How Hypertension Links to Dementia
New imaging research suggests: Aggressive blood pressure therapy helps reduce dementia risk According to a recent study, intensively managing a...
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New Opioid Data for Medicare Part D
Will fewer prescriptions signal positive progress? An update on how seniors are faring on the opioid front In response to...
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CMS Reverses Antipsychotic Rule
New proposal restores ‘pro re nata’ rights for facility staff Get the full story on the future of antipsychotic prescriptions...
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Landmark Ruling On Provider Rights
Judge says doctors can make decisions for end-of-life patients How ‘elder orphans’ factor into skilled nursing Back in 2016, a...
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Living Wage in Long-Term Care
The growing ’15 Now’ movement puts LTC wages in spotlight How staff compensation affects care quality For years, Medicaid reimbursements...
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The Benefits of Enhanced Medical Rehabilitation
Setting specific therapy goals helps residents grow stronger Get a crash course on the EMR therapy model A recent study...
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Summertime Inspiration from ‘The Longest Day’
‘The Longest Day’ 2019 comes to a successful close Support the cause with activities for Alzheimer’s patients Each summer, the...
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Common Drugs Cause Dementia?
Anticholinergic drugs linked to dementia risk Skilled nursing facilities: take note As professionals working alongside seniors, we facecountless challenges related...
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Occupancy Rates Hit Four-Year High
Aster years of decline, NIC announces SNF occupancy increase For the past five years, nursing homes have struggled tokeep beds...
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