The State of the Long-Term Care Industry

Every older adult needing nursing home care has a legal right to protect assets and pay for that care with Medicaid. But for every resident on Medicaid, the nursing homes lose money every day. As the ranks of older adults swell, care facilities are under pressure. Care facilities provide a vitally important service in our aging communities and many are closing their doors. In this episode, Zach Shamberg, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, explains Medicaid rates, workforce challenges, government mandates, and solutions that he brings to policy makers.

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