Inside the ‘Learn and Earn’ Trend for Successful New Nursing Home Workforce Programs Across US

At the heart of successful new hiring programs backed by nursing homes across the United States is the philosophy that nurses deserve better pay, free training, a guaranteed job, and an easier path to career advancement. State-level initiatives from Hawaii to the Midwest are gaining traction by allowing workers to train for specialized positions while […]

Texas, Nebraska Led Nation in Nursing Home Closures in 2022

Texas and Nebraska led the nation for most nursing home closures in 2022, with industry advocates citing inadequate Medicaid rates that have not kept pace with a tough economic and operating environment. And advocates also caution that the latest numbers are likely understated, with even more facility closures occurring. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]