By Cait Crenshaw With over 300 long-term care facilities in Kentucky, many in rural areas, the mission to reverse the stigma of long-term care from institutions to communities is vital for the industry and the thousands of Kentuckians it cares for daily. Rural Focus A new project is tackling this problem by putting six acclaimed,…
Healthcare Leader: Joe Steier: President & CEO of Signature HealthCARE
Medical News: Much of the focus of the conversation related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is focused on expanded Medicaid, however the program is much larger than that segment. What changes have you seen that affect the long-term care industry? Joe Steier: The ACA was the largest land grab by…
LTC: State of the industry
Challenging times for long-term care operators are also times for optimism. What is the state of long-term care in Kentucky? A state of flux. A state of evolution. A state of unprecedented opportunity, and maybe a state of peril depending on certain budget cuts and legislative changes.
UofL School of Nursing receives financial boost from the aging care industry
from Julie Heflin, University of Louisville The University of Louisville School of Nursing is teaming up with long-term care providers to improve the health of the aging population through the training of advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who will be prepared to practice as nurse practitioners with the geriatric population. Trilogy Health Services, Elmcroft Senior…