More than 2,000 Pa. seniors are on waiting lists for nursing care. It’s a crisis. | Opinion
It seems like every industry is struggling with workforce challenges. In the industry of long-term care – nursing homes, personal care...
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- Apr 13, 2023
- 4 min
Nursing shortage continues to impact Northeast Pennsylvania facilities
April 13 — Local health care providers found creative solutions to combat a persistent nursing shortage — but more help is needed.
- Apr 3, 2023
- 3 min
Making assisted living communities Medicaid-eligible providers would benefit residents, government
A Pennsylvania legislator has proposed a bill that would allow assisted living communities to become Medicaid-eligible providers, and the...
- Apr 2, 2023
- 2 min
PHCA survey reveals Pennsylvania seniors struggle to age in place
The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) released Part 2 of a member survey focused on the challenges facing providers and...
- Mar 27, 2023
- 9 min
Nurses needed now: Solutions to a long-running staffing crisis have been hard to come by
From nursing homes and long-term care facilities to hospitals, advocates and lawmakers are grappling with demands to find nurses.
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min
"Underwhelmed and disappointed." Long-term care providers lament Governor's budget
Harrisburg, PA — Flat state funding is a concern for Pennsylvania nursing homes that are battling rising costs and a declining workforce.
- Mar 3, 2023
- 2 min
Nursing home providers urge lawmakers to address care crisis with increased funds
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) – With nearly 700 nursing homes in the state, new data from the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) reveals...
- Mar 3, 2023
- 2 min
Nursing homes forced to turn away patients due to staff shortages
A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association reveals that nursing homes are struggling to admit patients due to staff shortages.
- Mar 1, 2023
- 2 min
Thousands waiting for nursing home care in Pa. because of worker shortage, report says
An average of about 2,000 people per day are on waiting lists to enter a nursing home in Pennsylvania.
- Feb 7, 2023
- 5 min
Skilled nursing sector faces defining moment to shape new Medicaid models
The skilled nursing industry is facing a defining moment that could determine the future of Medicaid reimbursement.
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