News Archives
October 2025 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Nursing Shortage by Using Unissued Visas
On October 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act has been reintroduced – A federal bill that proposes to recapture up to 40,000 previously authorized but unused immigrant visas—25,000 for nurses and 15,000 for physicians.
CLA Releases Annual Industry Trends Report
On October 30, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota business partner CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) recently released their 40th Annual SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report. This year's report is centered on the importance of understanding the reimbursement landscape, how quality drives performance, and enhancing business operations and acumen.
Check Your MN-ITS Mailbox – Changes Underway
On October 30, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
Providers enrolled with Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) are provided a MN-ITS Mailbox that is used by DHS to provide important information. MN–ITS will soon be moving to LoginMN. Enrolled providers will receive a pop-up message in MN–ITS to enter and confirm your work email and phone number.
Countering a One-Sided Narrative About Long-Term Care: Our Response to a Recent MinnPost Series
On October 30, 2025 by Ben Hansen
A few months ago, LeadingAge Minnesota was contacted by a MinnPost reporter who was developing a series about the work of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board—with an initial focus on the Board’s forthcoming minimum wage rules and their anticipated impact on the long-term care sector.
Health Dimensions Group Bolsters Its Quality Team Adds Two Team Members and Promotes a Third
On October 23, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care management and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members and the promotion of another within its quality team.
New Toolkit Provides Focused Guidance on Skin and MDRO Prevention in Long-Term Care Settings
On October 23, 2025 by Kari Everson
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently released a practical, evidence-based toolkit designed specifically for long‐term care organizations to reduce the risk of skin compromise and the spread of multidrug‐resistant organisms (MDROs). Because residents live in the same place where they receive care, the environment and resident interactions present unique prevention challenges.
2025 Salary Survey Reports Available for Purchase
On October 23, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge recently emailed complimentary copies of the 2025 compensation reports for nursing facilities and senior housing providers to members who participated in those surveys. Copies of those reports are now available for purchase by members who did not participate.
Malpractice Risk Rising for Nurses in Long-Term Care
On October 16, 2025 by Kari Everson
The latest Nurse Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition, released by CNA and the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), reveals a growing concern for those working in our settings. Over the past five years, nearly half of all closed nurse malpractice claims have involved professionals working in long-term care, assisted living, or home health settings.
Strengthening Community Engagement Across Minnesota
On October 9, 2025 by Jessica Lacher
LeadingAge Minnesota’s Community Engagement Workgroup recently gathered for a full day of collaboration and planning to strengthen local connections across the state. The event featured county commissioners and member leaders who shared insights and strategies to advance community partnerships statewide.
Quick Guide to Nursing Home Quality Measures and Programs
On October 9, 2025 by Julie Apold
A LeadingAge Minnesota Quality Work Group has developed a Quick Guide to Understanding the Federal and State Nursing Home Quality Measures & Programs — a concise, easy-to-use resource designed to help providers navigate the complex landscape of quality programs that impact nursing homes.
New Assisted Living Bill of Rights Requirement Effective January 2026
On October 9, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
An addition to Minnesota’s Assisted Living Bill of Rights was passed in the 2025 legislative session and is effective Jan. 1, 2026. The addition simply ensures the right to have a support person physically present at the times of a resident’s choosing.
Join Your Colleagues Who Have Taken the Safe Lift Pledge
On October 9, 2025 by Julie Apold
LeadingAge Minnesota members are taking action to prevent mechanical lift falls by pledging to implement the Safe Lift: STOP for Safety process. These organizations are leading the way in creating safer, more respectful resident transfer practices.
Helping You Make Sense of Minnesota’s New Leave Laws: Free Webinars for Providers
On October 9, 2025 by Mark Schulz
LeadingAge Minnesota is hosting two consecutive webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 1–3 p.m. to help providers prepare for the Jan. 1, 2026 implementation of Minnesota’s new Paid Leave laws. Sessions will provide practical details and strategic guidance on navigating the state’s complex web of leave requirements.
Now is the Time to Submit Your Third Quarter Data
On October 3, 2025 by Julie Apold
Data submission for Quarter 3, 2025 is now open in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Data submission for all LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal applications is due by Oct. 31. Take advantage of this opportunity to track your operational performance over time and benchmark your data against others at the state, regional and other comparison groups, such as groups with similar capacity and services.
Saint Therese Announces Applications for 2026 Youth Volunteer Scholarships
On October 2, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Saint Therese has opened the application process for its annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships. These scholarships recognize and honor the dedication of youth who give their time to enrich the lives of older adults in Saint Therese communities.
Have You Utilized Our Resource Map for New Americans?
On October 2, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
Our New American Resource Map is an interactive tool that features local resources across the state of Minnesota. All housed in one centralized location, this resource highlights community, cultural, health, education, childcare, legal, food, and workforce resources to support New Americans’ journeys in making MN their home.
Senior LinkAge Line Is Now Minnesota Aging Pathways
On October 2, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
For nearly 30 years, the Senior LinkAge Line has been Minnesota’s primary aging resource connecting older Minnesotans, caregivers and others to the services and supports they need.
LeadingAge MN Strengthens State’s Rural Health Transformation Application
On October 2, 2025 by Mark Schulz
LeadingAge Minnesota submitted comprehensive comments to strengthen the State of Minnesota’s application to CMS’ new Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. Our recommendations emphasize workforce solutions, improved access to care, and sustainable models for aging services in rural communities—ensuring older Minnesotans can continue to receive care close to home.
Our Counterpoint to a Troubling Star Tribune Article
On October 2, 2025 by Ben Hansen
Late last week, we were asked by The Minnesota Star Tribune to provide comment on an article about a supposed trend of more seniors choosing assisted living than nursing homes. Despite our best efforts to obtain more information regarding these “trends,” the piece was already moving toward publication. We chose to provide a statement, which was included in the published article.