Springfield, Ill (WICS) – Nurses and lawmakers alike have spoken out about the lack of staffing in nursing homes…They say that despite the ongoing shortage,Nursing facilities do not do enough to support nurses…Nurses met at Capitol on Tuesday to seek transparency in the nursing home industry… They say they are struggling… Nursing homes are profitable.The nurses and lawmakers spoke at the Capitol on Tuesday… They say the lack of nursing homes has not yet been improved.Lakesia Collins said despite the state funding of nursing homes, nurses have not seen money head towards a better staff ratio.”So they have money on…
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Springfieldstate Sen. Ram Villivalam joined a group of nurses, nursing home administrators and bipartisan lawmakers to seek an increase in nursing home Medicaid reimbursement rates and continued his commitment to supporting seniors as the eighth district focuses on the state's best nurses. “Every day, these homes take care of our loved ones with compassion and respect, but they need our help. It's no secret that all costs have increased,” Villivalam (D-chicago) said. “From nutritious food to maintaining lighting, it's more expensive than ever to operate these facilities. The funds that could have been achieved in 2017 will not be cut…
At the meeting, Oz spoke widely about his family history, the origins of his name, and his educational background at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania (including his soccer career) before talking about CMS.Oz told CMS employees that caring for yourself is a “patriotic duty” as it helps reduce health care costs by citing the costs of running Medicare and Medicaid nationwide. (During a Senate confirmation hearing against CMS administrators, OZ argued that “being healthy is our patriotic obligation,” linking individual movements to reduced costs for Medicare and Medicaid.)During the meeting, Oz spoke at length about obesity in the US…
By Tarena Lofton April 8, 2025 ArticleHTML Tarena Lofton A federal judge in Texas blocked Biden administration rules to promote staffing in nursing homes, despite not having enough workers in many homes to maintain care for residents. KFF Health News walked through decisions from judges and what it means for nursing home staffing. This slide presentation was first featured on the KFF Health News Instagram account. If you enjoyed this story from the KFF Health News social team, follow us on Instagram: @kffhealthnews. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces detailed journalism on health issues and is one…
Vitas Healthcare Chairman and CEO Nick Westfall will give his keynote speech last week at the Turnbull Conference Centre at the 2025 Healthcare Summit. (Colin Hackley) Rather than seeking one-off solutions to state and national healthcare challenges, healthcare executive Nick Westfall challenged industry leaders to embrace continuous evolution. “While the system is broken, this theme is always 'go and fix it,'” he said. “I don't like that comment because fixing it means there's an end to it. It's constantly evolving, and the needs of our community constantly evolve. We need to embrace it.” Westfall, chairman and CEO of Miami-based Vitas…
ZRG, a Rochelle Park-based talent advisory firm, announced today that Joni Noel has been appointed co-head of healthcare and life science practices. Noel will focus on interim and project consulting for healthcare and life science clients. Noel has led healthcare consulting collaborations and teams for over 25 years and has partnered with private equity in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He recently served as RGP's vertical leader and head of private equity in the global healthcare industry, overseeing over 500 new engagements each year as an innovator in health systems, payers, life science companies and health technology. “At this…
On Monday, a US District Court judge in Texas threw on Biden-era policies to increase staffing for long-term care facilities participating in Medicaid or Medicare programs.In May 2024, under former President Joe Biden's administration, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule requiring facilities that include approximately 97% of nursing homes, and changed staffing requirements by providing 24-hour licensed nursing services at facilities. The mandate came after the Covid-19 pandemic had a major impact on nursing homes and raised questions about whether sufficient is being done to care for the institution's residents. The Biden administration said it…
A national campaign to improve pay and recognition for health staff has seen more than 40,000 workers, including healthcare assistants (HCAs) and some nurses, moved onto a higher pay band. The union Unison today gave an update on the success of its Pay Fair for Patient Care campaign, at its annual Health Care Service Group Conference, being held in Liverpool this week. “We all know it takes enormous courage and determination to go out on strike” Helga Pile While the campaign has mostly focused on up-banding HCAs, other professions like nurses, phlebotomists and administration staff have also benefited. Christina McAnea,…
Please listen to the article 3 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Advice and nine other healthcare providers continue to pressure the White House to exempt medical devices and critical supplies from the Trump administration's ongoing tariff stories. Advamed, one of the largest medical device industry groups, and organizations such as the American Dental Association, American Medical College Association, American Essential Hospitals I sent a letter to Jamie Songlia on April 1st.the White House's top trade negotiator. They outlined several concerns about the impacts involved in the healthcare industry, including supply…
Ohio Health We are proud to announce our honorable Joint Committee's Sustainable Health Care accreditation and further strengthen our commitment to long-term sustainability in environmental management and healthcare. OhioHealth is the first healthcare system in Ohio to receive this certification. Climate pledge. This recognition highlights OhioHealth's ongoing commitment to integrating sustainable practices into all aspects of operation, from leadership-led initiatives to frontline staff contributions.Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ohio Health's mission, ensuring that the healthcare system not only provides exceptional patient care, but also protects the environment for future generations. This commitment ranges to all levels of organizations, from executive…