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long-term care
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Millions burdened by the cost of long-term care
Panelists discussed the growing financial crisis of long-term care in the U.S. at Health Journalism 2024 in June.
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Tip sheet: A quick primer on long-term care
Here’s what to keep in mind when reporting on the potpourri of federal, state and local long-term care programs, services…
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How No Wrong Door is uncomplicating long-term care
Care transitions for older adults from hospital to home or hospital to nursing home can be uncertain, frightening and risky.…
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U.S. News & World Report nursing home ratings poke holes in CMS ratings
Photo by Wellness Gallery Catalyst Foundation: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-people-woman-girl-12085633/ U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2022-2023 nursing home ratings, which revealed…
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New report calls for U.S. universal coverage of long-term care for older adults
The heavy toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on older Americans highlights the need to strengthen the nation’s safety…
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Reporter looks at misuse of rapid COVID-19 tests in nursing homes
It can be difficult in normal times to get reliable, timely information from many long-term care facilities without filing FOIAs…
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Friday’s webcast focuses on older adults and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has been particularly fatal to older adults. Outbreaks in long-term care facilities like the…
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New ratings say only modest proportion of nursing homes are high performers
Fewer than 20% of nursing homes in the U.S. are considered “best” under a revamped analysis from U.S. News and…
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Report highlights need to boost LTSS direct care workforce
Some states are considering social insurance programs to help offset the cost of long-term services and supports (LTSS) care for…
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Experts share tips for covering public health
A panel of Altarum Institute experts dove into the politics and policy of broad topics in public health, including the…