04/01/2026

PALTC News - April 1

Senior Living Organizations are Modernizing Their Boards in These Ways to be More Strategic

McKnight's Senior Living
Senior living organizations are placing more emphasis on intentional, skill-based governance as they seek to modernize their boards, although they continue to be grounded in mission-driven traditions, according to results of the latest CFO Hotline survey by specialty investment bank Ziegler. Read more.

A Virtual Lifeline: Nursing Homes Push Telehealth Reform, Highlight Access in Rural Facilities, Say Waivers Create Uncertainty

Skilled Nursing News
For nursing homes in rural America, telehealth has been battle-tested. It has shifted from a convenience to a necessity, as limited provider availability and transportation barriers make it difficult for residents to access necessary care in person. Sector leaders hope changes to regulatory policies around telehealth will allow its presence to further expand in 2026. Read more.

Intensive Chemoprophylaxis for Nursing Home Influenza Outbreaks — The Race Against Transmission

JAMA Internal Medicine
This article is a response to Prompt and Intensive Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis in Nursing Home Influenza Outbreaks, mentioned above. Read more.

Prompt and Intensive Antiviral Chemoprophylaxis in Nursing Home Influenza Outbreaks

JAMA Internal Medicine
Influenza outbreaks in nursing homes (NHs) can cause high morbidity and mortality. Antiviral chemoprophylaxis with oseltamivir is recommended, yet optimal implementation strategies remain unclear. The purpose of this study is to examine whether initiating antiviral chemoprophylaxis for 70% or more of eligible NH residents within 2 days of influenza outbreak detection is associated with lower all-cause mortality and hospitalization at 14 and 30 days. Read more.