CMS vows to move forward with staffing proposal ‘soon’ despite ‘inconclusive’ research … House committee asks DOJ about COVID relief fraud … $2.4K American Parkinson Disease Association grant...
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
More news for Friday, Oct. 7
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2022
WHO sets 2030 deadline to find Alzheimer’s cure … Report informs how to improve housing for older adults while addressing inequities … Most Americans want strong, sustainable Medicaid program …...
Collaborative seeks to ‘fuel robust dialogue’ affecting costs of aging in US
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2022
A national collaborative is advocating for the adoption of the Elder Index to better understand the true costs of aging in the United States and to prompt policies to improve standard-of-living measures.
Program benefits senior living — at expense of nursing homes
Oct 14, 2015
A federal program designed to align spending with user preferences has helped 45,000 people transition from skilled care settings to assisted living and other senior living options, a new report finds.
$104 million funding increase will help assisted living providers pay workers more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2021
A $104 million funding increase in Wisconsin will enable some assisted living providers to boost compensation for workers during a time when both employers and employees are feeling squeezed by the coronavirus...
Home Care briefs for Monday, May 17
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 17, 2021
Survey: 88% of Americans want telehealth to continue … CareNiva launches new telehealth platform … Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) last week withdrew the state plan amendments to expand Medicaid,...
SNF, CCRC spending expected to rise 69%
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2014
Spending on nursing homes and continuing care retirement communities is expected to roughly keep pace with total U.S. healthcare spending during the next decade, according to the annual “National...
State tests voucher program to help adults with dementia afford assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
Organizations representing assisted living operators in New York are cheering a new pilot program that will subsidize rent for residents with dementia who no longer can afford assisted living.
Congress pushes CMS to publish PACE final rule by Dec. 31
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 06, 2018
Bipartisan bills introduced in the Senate and House call for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly final rule by Dec. 31. The rule could...
