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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...
Apr 23, 20233 min read


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 13, 20234 min read


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 3, 20233 min read


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...
Apr 2, 20232 min read


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 27, 20239 min read


"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 20, 20231 min read


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, 20232 min read


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 3, 20232 min read


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.
Mar 1, 20232 min read


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.
Feb 7, 20235 min read

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