Podcasts about nursing homes

Aug. 12, 2026- We talk to New York Focus senior reporter Sam Mellins about a nursing home operator that appears to be falling short of a legal settlement it entered into after being accused of fraud and neglect by the state attorney general's office.

Eric Hansen is the founder and CEO of Burst Billing, a medical billing company on a mission to help nursing homes reclaim the Medicare Part B supply reimbursements they're owed and almost never collect. He got his start in senior care as a CNA before moving into portable x-ray and lab sales, where he saw firsthand how the system's "medicine by prophecy" approach — over-supplying to be safe — quietly drained facilities' already-thin margins. He walked away from a six-figure salary to bet that nine out of ten nursing homes were giving their profits away, and that he could win it back for them. In just two years, Burst Billing has grown to 17 states and recovered more than $1 million in reimbursements for its clients. Self-taught in AI with over 2,000 hours behind him, Eric has built a fleet of agents that keep his company lean — and he's refreshingly candid that his ultimate goal is to make Burst unnecessary by helping the entire industry collect these dollars on its own.Show Notes:00:00 — Introduction02:01 — Meet Eric Hansen: the bet that 9 of 10 nursing homes are giving profits away03:44 — From CNA to founder: how Eric got into senior care and spotted "medicine by prophecy"06:31 — Going all in: disproving the model, the weekend that changed everything, proving yourself wrong10:13 — On the naysayers: "You'll stop caring what others think when you realize how little they do"12:31 — What is a Part B supply? The reimbursements nursing homes leave on the table, and why "free" is expensive16:21 — The math: 2% margins, $500/day beds, and profit "like filling five beds without filling a bed"18:51 — The elephant in the room: why billing for more actually reduces Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse23:18 — Growing Burst Billing: 17 states, $1M+ recovered, and a company designed to disappear26:08 — Handing work to AI agents: the first job to delegate, goal-based AI, and the line never to cross32:19 — Starting from zero with AI: the learning curve, Notebook LM, and MVP discipline36:34 — AI in everyday life: relationship management, staying lean, fighting misinformation39:39 — A parting thought: the 9.7M caregiver shortage and whether AI could bring people back home41:38 — Closing thoughts

As Ireland's population ages, the pressure on nursing homes and the wider care system is growing.   With nursing-home places in short supply, hospital patients facing long waits for onward care, and the ESRI projecting a need for thousands more beds over the coming years, there are growing questions about how we care for older people.  But is building more nursing homes the answer, or do we need to rethink how older people are supported to live independently?  Joining Alan Morrissey to discuss that were Tadhg Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland, and Mike Hanrahan, Clare's Age Friendly Ambassador and singer-songwriter with Stockton's Wing. Photo (c) annastills via Canva

Topic:Nursing homes in Minnesota are dialing up the volume on Wheel of Fortune and the fun meter. 

Louis CK jokes about nursing homes in his Netflix special, "Ridiculous".

In this episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm speaks with Dave Devereaux, a nationally recognized expert and thought leader in long-term care.Dave shares lessons from a 45-year long-term care career and his book Beyond Bedrails and Bingo: Myths, Truths, and the Future of America's Nursing Homes, explaining why nursing homes evoke fear, how COVID eroded trust and changed operations, and how “patient-centered care” can miss what patients actually want. He also weighs AI and blockchain's potential benefits and risks, offers practical advice for families choosing a facility, questions whether litigation improves care, and outlines policy ideas focused on rewarding wellness and strengthening healthcare financing.If you have any topics or guests you'd like to see on future episodes, reach out to us on our website.The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of Quality Insights. Publication number QI-080726-GK

What happens when nursing home residents, direct care workers, administrators, clinicians, and researchers all have an equal seat at the table? In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, host Susan Ryan welcomes Liza Behrens, assistant professor at Penn State University, along with members of the Empowering U.S. Nursing Homes Community Advisory Board explore how person-centered research can transform the future of long-term care. Funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the project is working to increase the capacity of nursing homes to participate in meaningful clinical research shaped by the people who live and work in these communities every day. Joining the conversation are resident Lorraine Bingman, certified nursing assistant Troy Alexander, nursing home administrator Allison Myer, and geriatrician Nicole Osevala, MD. Together, they share how diverse perspectives are strengthening research, breaking down barriers created by technical language, and ensuring that innovation reflects the real experiences of residents and caregivers. More about the Empowering U.S. Nursing Homes project here: https://www.nursing.psu.edu/empoweringus/ More about AgingIN's upcoming purpose-driven conference here: https://aginginnovationconference.org/

Applying for nursing home Medicaid can be far more complicated than many families realize, and even a small mistake can lead to costly delays or a denial of benefits. In this article, we highlight 30 of the most common Medicaid application and planning errors, along with practical insights to help families avoid unnecessary financial hardship. Whether you're planning ahead or facing an immediate need for long-term care, understanding these pitfalls can make all the difference.

July 31, 2026 - State health officials are looking to relax the training requirements for certified nurse aides. We hear pushback to the proposal from Richard Mollot, executive director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition.

Healthcare innovation isn't limited to hospitals. Landon Gibb, senior vice president of technology and systems at PACS Group, discusses how data analytics is helping post-acute care providers improve patient outcomes and give caregivers better tools to make informed decisions.

Send us Fan MailIf you have ever visited someone in a nursing facility or rehab center, you know you don't have to look far to see staff members happily helping the patients. The nurses, therapists and staff of these medical facilities are truly heroes in my book. In our story, “I Work at a Nursing Home for Monsters,” by Blair Daniels, a nurse discovers that the patients in the rest home are far from normal. Even worse, some are downright deadly. This story is a work of fiction, but there are many true accounts of staff experiencing the paranormal in these care facilities. We have a few.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost," "Halloween," Jack Hilton and His Orchestra: "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us Fan MailIf you have ever visited someone in a nursing facility or rehab center, you know you don't have to look far to see staff members happily helping the patients. The nurses, therapists and staff of these medical facilities are truly heroes in my book. In our story, “I Work at a Nursing Home for Monsters,” by Blair Daniels, a nurse discovers that the patients in the rest home are far from normal. Even worse, some are downright deadly. This story is a work of fiction, but there are many true accounts of staff experiencing the paranormal in these care facilities. We have a few.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost," "Halloween," Jack Hilton and His Orchestra: "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Stephen A. Smith's daughter sparks a major debate after joking that she would put him in a nursing home when he gets older. The conversation turns into a deeper discussion about family responsibility, caring for aging parents, and the important role grandparents play in children's lives.

In the United States, regulators inspect nursing homes to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and other standards. While these inspections are not technically announced, they are easy for nursing home staff to predict because they usually occur annually. In this episode of The Pie, Maggie Shi, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, discusses how this predictability affects nursing homes' effort levels, and, in turn, resident health.

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Terry Flanagan visits Craddock House Nursing Home in Naas ahead of Nursing Homes Week 2026 (17–23 August). With this year's theme, "Connected With Nature", he meets residents and staff preparing a range of nature-inspired activities, and hears how nursing homes across Ireland can get involved...

When you go to a comedy club, you know what you’re there for. But what happens when comedy shows up somewhere else? Meredith Dietz describes doing stand-up in a New York City office where employees were told not to laugh, and on a Staten Island Ferry where no one could escape the ride. Years after his own incarceration, Ali Siddiq returns to jail to speak with people inside. And Pauline Schantzer, aka Polly Wolly, brings suggestive parody songs, dance moves, and deeply silly comedy into nursing homes. Suggested episodes: Why the world needs comedians with disabilities The meteoric rise of comedian Zarna Garg Actors Mary Elizabeth Kelly and Dean Edwards on the art of impressions Why the warm-up comic is the most underrated job in show biz D’yan Forest is a 91-year-old Guinness World Record holder for oldest female comedian GUESTS: Pauline Schantzer, aka Polly Wolly: Comedian and performer who brings musical comedy into nursing homes and senior-care spaces Meredith Dietz: Writer and stand-up comedian who has performed in comedy clubs, offices, and on the Staten Island Ferry Ali Siddiq: Comedian, writer, and actor whose work often draws from his own experience of incarceration. He filmed It’s Bigger Than These Bars inside Bell County Jail in 2017, and his 2026 special From Inside is a serious conversation recorded inside a detention center Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mark Unruh is an associate professor of population health sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. M.A. Unruh, V. Mor, and H.-Y. Jung. Colliding Forces — The Aging of the Baby Boom Generation and Contracting Nursing-Home Supply. N Engl J Med 2026;395:105-107. A.R. Olenski and D.C. Grabowski. Caring for an Aging America — The Looming Crisis of the Long-Term–Care Workforce. N Engl J Med 2026;395:107-110.

As Singapore becomes a super-aged society, more families are facing the difficult decisions about long-term care. But after two nursing homes had their licences revoked over serious lapses in resident safety and care, how can families know which homes to trust? Beyond regular spot checks and audits, should inspection results be publicised for greater transparency? Tiffany Ang and Steven Chia unpack this issue with Dr Raymond Chua, Deputy Director-General of Health (Health Regulation) at the Ministry of Health, and gerontology expert Professor Andy Ho from NTU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really happens when you compare in-home care to nursing homes in Houston? We break down the real costs, comfort factors, and medical realities families face, plus what to look for in a quality care agency. More info at https://encorecaregivers.com/in-home-care-vs-nursing-home/ Encore Caregivers City: Houston Address: 7925 Katy Fwy Suite N Website: https://encorecaregivers.com/

Ken Himmler, is the co-founder of One Wealth Map, known for his client-first philosophy. Ken champions a holistic planning process designed to help clients live intentionally and achieve their version of financial freedom. Along the way we discuss – Wealthy vs. Rich (1:15), The "I Feel" Plan (6:30), Long Term Care? Nursing Homes? (15:30), Monte Carlo Simulation (21:30), Negative Sequence of Returns (23:00), Financial Propaganda (26:00), ROTH Conversion (30:00), God Complex (36:30), Bloodline Trust (40:30), Himmler AI Financial Solution App (45:30), and Ken's Memo (47:30).  Access Ken's financial help through his website @ One Wealth Map This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us sponsor 5 scholarships for 2026. Send a donation, large or small, through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248. 

Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell discusses what is planned to improve the conditions and care in some of our nursing homes.

The inspections by HIQA followed an RTE Investigates programme which raised serious concerns about conditions in two Emeis homes in Portlaoise and Dublin. Finbarr Colfer, Chief Inspector of Social Services with HIQA joined Rachael in studio.

In this episode of Senior Living Executive Strategy, Melissa Brown welcomes Rob Schenk of Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law for a candid conversation about what senior living and skilled nursing leaders need to understand about legal risk.Rob shares the perspective of a plaintiff's attorney who works on nursing home cases, including what attorneys look for when evaluating potential claims, why staffing data has become more important, and how documentation gaps can create serious risk for providers.The conversation also covers how PBJ data, acuity, AI-generated documentation, ignored alerts, private equity ownership, and administrator decision-making can all play a role in nursing home liability.For operators, owners, administrators, DONs, and senior living executives, this episode is a valuable look at the legal blind spots that can develop inside a building, especially when staffing, documentation, and care delivery are not aligned.Read the companion article here: https://gravityhealthcareconsulting.com/senior-living-executive-strategy-podcast/nursing-home-risk-management-staffing-documentation-lawsuits/ Senior Living Executive Strategy is brought to you by Gravity Consulting, an outcomes-focused consulting firm for senior living, skilled nursing, and home health organizations.If something in today's conversation connects to a challenge you're facing—or if your organization has an operational, clinical, reimbursement, or growth issue that needs to be solved—visit gravityconsulting.com to learn how Gravity can help.Support the show

The Upper Payment Limit (UPL) program was established to support city and county-operated nursing homes by providing enhanced Medicaid payments for nursing home residents residing in those homes. Although the program was created with good intentions, over time concerns have arisen that some cities, counties, and states exploit loopholes to redirect these enhanced payments, originally intended for residents, toward unrelated purposes. In Utah, the UPL program has come under intense scrutiny in the past year. Advocates revealed that several city and county-run hospitals had acquired licenses for nearly two-thirds of all nursing homes in the state, more beds than there are residents in their areas. These hospitals then contracted private companies to operate these facilities. Investigative reports uncovered that funds meant for patient care were frequently diverted to unrelated projects, such as community health centers. A recent report by the Auditor General revealed that out of nearly $1 billion in UPL payments made between 2016 and 2024, only 49% were actually used by nursing homes. The remaining funds were diverted away, often to management fees and other unrelated initiatives. Further analysis indicated that care in UPL program facilities often declined compared to non-UPL program homes. Barry Toone, a Utah attorney, has been at the forefront of efforts to expose the flaws in Utah's UPL program. In this episode, Barry joins Sam Brooks to discuss how entities participating in the UPL program have benefited from UPL payments, often at the expense of nursing home residents. Together, they examine the program's failures and explore potential solutions. They also highlight the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability among nursing home owners and operators regarding the use of taxpayer dollars.

Today we share an unbelieveable story that one family has endured in the the past year and a half with a nursing home. I must believe that many families are struggling with their aging parents not to mention the cost. If you have a story to share please contact me.

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This time on Code WACK! Imagine being cut off from Mom - a nursing home resident - for months. You can't bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand. For thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this became a heartbreaking reality. And without new laws, advocates say, it could very well happen again. That's why they are fighting to ensure our loved ones are never again separated from those they depend on most in nursing homes and other long-term care settings Today we're speaking with Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR. For decades, Tony has fought to protect the rights of nursing home residents. And he says the isolation and neglect that families experienced during COVID was one of the most painful chapters of his career. This is part two of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver's Act. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Imagine being penalized for delivering good care to your frailest patients. Medicare's quality scoring program was built for healthy outpatients, not the elderly residents of nursing homes, but it is the system doctors who round in skilled nursing facilities are forced to play. Steve Buslovich, a physician executive and geriatrician, discusses the KevinMD article "How Medicare's MIPS impacts skilled nursing facilities and clinicians." You'll hear how MIPS metrics conflict with the five-star quality measures facilities must report, why tightly controlling A1C in frail elders can cause harm, and how documentation discrepancies between physicians and facilities create financial and legal risk for both. You'll learn which nine measures actually fit post-acute long-term care, why CMS needs frailty-based quality metrics, and how AI and synced EHRs can pull data automatically so clinicians can get back to the bedside. If you practice in or operate a nursing home, this conversation names the rules of a game you didn't choose to play. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

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This time on Code WACK!   Imagine being cut off from Mom - a nursing home resident - for months. You can't bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand. For thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this became a heartbreaking reality. And without new laws, advocates say, it could very well happen again. That's why they are fighting to ensure our loved ones are never again separated from those they depend on most in nursing homes and other long-term care settings Today we're speaking with Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR. For decades, Tony has fought to protect the rights of nursing home residents. And he says the isolation and neglect that families experienced during COVID was one of the most painful chapters of his career. This is part two of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver's Act.  Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!  And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate. 

This time on Code WACK! Imagine being cut off from Mom - a nursing home resident - for months. You can't bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand. For thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this became a heartbreaking reality. And without new laws, advocates say, it could very well happen again. That's why they are fighting to ensure our loved ones are never again separated from those they depend on most in nursing homes and other long-term care settings Today we're speaking with Tony Chicotel, senior staff attorney with California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, or CANHR. For decades, Tony has fought to protect the rights of nursing home residents. And he says the isolation and neglect that families experienced during COVID was one of the most painful chapters of his career. This is part two of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver's Act. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

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This time on Code WACK! What role do family members and friends play in the lives of nursing home residents? When COVID hit, how were residents impacted when their loved ones were no longer allowed to visit them? Today, we share the story of Melody Taylor Stark, who became an advocate for the Essential Caregivers Act after her husband, a retired dentist and nursing home resident, dramatically declined, then died, after being denied her daily visits during the dark days of COVID. Melody is a founding member of Essential Caregivers Coalition, a member of Caregivers for Compromise, and San Gabriel Valley Disability Collaborative, and Facebook co-administrator for Aging Enlightened, a group that was begun by a prominent reporter for Kaiser Health News. She works diligently to advance positive system changes in disability rights and long-term care. This is part one of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver's Act. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

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This time on Code WACK! What role do family members and friends play in the lives of nursing home residents? When COVID hit, how were residents impacted when their loved ones were no longer allowed to visit them?  Today, we share the story of Melody Taylor Stark, who became an advocate for the Essential Caregivers Act after her husband, a retired dentist and nursing home resident, dramatically declined, then died, after being denied her daily visits during the dark days of COVID.  Melody is a founding member of Essential Caregivers Coalition, a member of Caregivers for Compromise, and San Gabriel Valley Disability Collaborative, and Facebook co-administrator for Aging Enlightened, a group that was begun by a prominent reporter for Kaiser Health News. She works diligently to advance positive system changes in disability rights and long-term care. This is part one of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver's Act.  Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.  

This time on Code WACK! What role do family members and friends play in the lives of nursing home residents? When COVID hit, how were residents impacted when their loved ones were no longer allowed to visit them? Today we share the story of Melody Taylor Stark, who became an advocate for the Essential Caregivers Act after her husband, a retired dentist and nursing home resident, dramatically declined, then died, after being denied her daily visits during the dark days of COVID. Melody is a founding member of Essential Caregivers Coalition; a member of Caregivers for Compromise, and San Gabriel Valley Disability Collaborative; and Facebook co-administrator for Aging Enlightened, a group that was begun by a prominent reporter for Kaiser Health News. She works diligently to advance positive system changes in disability rights and long-term care. This is part one of a two-part series on the Essential Caregiver's Act. Please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

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Walter Sterling speaks with Ross Coulthart about Graham Hancock's work on lost civilizations, ancient megaliths, Gobekli Tepe, the Great Pyramid, the Younger Dryas impact theory, submerged ancient sites, and the possibility that human history may be far older and stranger than mainstream archaeology admits. Robert Clotworthy also joins to discuss Ancient Aliens, underwater bases, new UFO file releases, plasma beings, video game voice work, and what may be coming next in disclosure. Plus, Matthias Bombal reviews Steven Spielberg's new alien-themed movie Disclosure Day, Walter breaks down the strange trend of people living on cruise ships, callers weigh in on nursing home life and aging, and the show dives into alien implant stories, hidden government knowledge, and why the truth may be closer than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Morgan, a nursing home abuse attorney and highly respected founding partner of Lanzone Morgan, LLP, has dedicated his legal career to fighting for the underdog. James has never represented insurance companies or large corporations. James' legal career has been committed to representing individuals who have been victims of corporate greed and misconduct.Visit his website here: https://lanzonemorgan.com/

Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, MPA, LNHA, QCP, chief clinical officer with TCM consulting and management, discuss how to manage behavioral health issues in the nursing home.

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Walter Sterling digs into the 1952 UFO sightings over the White House, the Pentagon press conference that followed, the birth of Project Blue Book, the Robertson Panel, and why the government worked so hard to quiet public interest in flying saucers. Walter also tracks the Los Angeles mayoral race as Karen Bass faces a surprising challenge from Spencer Pratt, while taking calls on aging, nursing homes, assisted living, family communication, hospital care, and the emotional reality of losing independence. Plus, Matthias Bombal joins with movie updates, including the failure of Masters of the Universe, while Walter reflects on visiting his parents' grave with his daughters, New Jersey hot dogs, radio freedom, and why late-night radio still feels alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As America's population ages, access to long-term care is becoming an increasingly urgent issue, especially in rural communities. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Hari Sharma to discuss the growing challenge of nursing home closures in rural America and what those closures mean for patients, families, and communities. While nursing homes have always opened and closed over time, recent years have seen an overall decline in the total number of facilities nationwide, creating new concerns about access to both post-acute and long-term care services. Dr. Sharma explains how researchers measure access to care, why rural communities are particularly vulnerable when facilities close, and what happens when older adults are forced to seek care farther from home. The conversation explores the financial pressures facing nursing homes, workforce shortages, Medicaid reimbursement challenges, and the growing gap between the care rural residents need and the services available to them. The episode also examines potential solutions, including expanding home-based care, investing in assisted living and adult day programs, and reimagining how rural nursing home facilities can serve multiple community needs. Whether you're caring for aging parents, working in healthcare, or simply interested in the future of rural health, this episode offers valuable insight into a challenge that will affect more and more families in the years ahead. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-aging-in-rural-america-what-happens-when-nursing-homes-disappear/ Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks. #publichealth #healthcare #nursinghomes #medicaid #ruralhealth #nursing #assistedliving #agingparents #research #iowacity