HHS announces $20 billion in new COVID-19 relief funding; Assisted living eligible
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2020
The federal government on Thursday announced $20 billion in new funding for assisted living communities and other providers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Providers can start applying on...
CMS may announce cuts to Medicare Part B therapy services soon: NASL executive director
By
Liza Berger
Nov 24, 2020
There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...
What we’ve learned at senior living industry conferences
By
Lara Brooks
Apr 25, 2019
We’ve attended several recent senior living conferences and have ongoing conversations with our healthcare partners, specifically related to senior living. Here are some of the key learnings we have...
128 charges against 3 highlight importance of licensed assisted living facilities, ombudsman says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2019
Three Maryland residents face a collective 128 charges of abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult, financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, embezzlement, theft, fraud and operating a combined total...
Family caregiver study suggests opportunities for senior living providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2019
Half of the country’s 40 million family caregivers are assisting loved ones with activities of daily living and performing medical and nursing tasks without training, suggesting an opportunity for senior...
Brookdale faces SNF lawsuit from coalition including Biden’s pick for HHS secretary
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 16, 2021
A lawsuit filed Monday accuses Brookdale Senior Living of lying to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to inflate the star ratings awarded to some of its skilled nursing facilities. The legal...
3 new dementia studies of note
Oct 27, 2015
New research quantifies costs associated with dementia care compared with other diseases and offers a little good news for those with Lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
ProMedica’s senior care division reports $93.1 million in losses for fourth quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 15, 2022
Toledo-Ohio ProMedica’s senior care division generated an operating loss of $93.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared with the division’s operating loss of $43.5 million for the prior...
Verizon launching BlueJeans Telehealth
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 06, 2021
Telecom provider Verizon is jumping onto the telehealth bandwagon. On Monday, Verizon Business announced the launch of BlueJeans Telehealth, which aims to streamline the telemedicine experience for providers...
MatrixCare to buy AOD Software
Dec 10, 2015
Electronic health records company MatrixCare announced Thursday morning it will buy AOD Software.