$100 billion should be added to Provider Relief Fund for coronavirus-related needs, industry groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 29, 2020
Congress should pass another COVID-19 funding package, adding $100 billion to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Provider Relief Fund, maintain the American Health Care Association / National...
The Department of Health and Human Services is extending until Aug. 28 the deadline for eligible state Medicaid providers, including assisted living operators, to apply for monies from the Coronavirus...
Coronavirus toll on state revenues could spill over
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
As a coronavirus-caused recession continues to take hold, state and local governments are being forced to cut back support to schools, health programs and other support services, the Wall Street Journal...
Push continues for improved direct-caregiver wages
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 06, 2020
With a median hourly wage of $10.89 and median earnings of $14,700, 43% of New Mexico’s direct care workforce live in or near poverty, and 65% rely on some form of public assistance. This economic instability...
Pressure ulcers lead to manslaughter charge for ALF owner
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
The owner of a Florida assisted living facility has been arrested for aggravated manslaughter, a first-degree felony, in connection with her treatment of a resident’s pressure ulcers.
Poll: Medicare-for-all not a top healthcare priority for the public
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2019
Enacting Medicare-for-all or repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act rank lower on the public’s healthcare agenda for Congress than other issues, according to a new poll.
Union home care workers exempt from Washington state vaccine mandate
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 06, 2021
Washington state’s unionized home care workers are getting a pass on the state’s vaccine mandate, as thousands of other healthcare workers are racing to meet an Oct. 18 deadline to receive shots.
Assisted living owner pleads guilty to neglect
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2016
The former owner of a Maryland assisted living facility will be sentenced Sept. 12 after pleading guilty to one count of neglect of a vulnerable adult after a resident was found locked in a bedroom wearing...
Advocacy groups urge caution on funding recommendations following nursing home closure report
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
Two consumer advocacy groups are calling on lawmakers to remain “cautious” in response to recommendations in a long-term care industry report that found that more than 550 nursing homes have closed...
Essential caregiver requirements gain traction for senior living in wake of pandemic’s unintended isolation...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
Assisted living communities would be required to grant visitation rights to residents during public health emergencies under legislation proposed by North Carolina lawmakers.