Coalition of state attorneys general sue HHS over rollback on LGBT protections
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2020
A coalition of 23 state attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over a new rule they say allows healthcare discrimination targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, including those living in residential...
People in the news, Jan. 28
Jan 28, 2020
Promotions and appointments at A Place for Mom, Avamere Family of Companies, Community First Solutions, Eventus WholeHealth, Friends Fellowship Community, Friendship, Greystone, Harmony Senior Services,...
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...
Senior living communities in Washington, Maryland take precautions after positive COVID-19 test results
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2020
Senior living communities in Washington state and Maryland are taking steps to prevent an outbreak after people living in or visiting their communities tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)....
Changes open COVID vaccination to independent living, affordable senior housing residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2021
In a move that should open COVID-19 vaccination to independent living and affordable senior housing residents across the country, officials with the federal vaccine development, manufacturing and distribution...
Senior living residents, workers vying with other groups for priority COVID-19 vaccination
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 14, 2021
Even as many states are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on COVID-19 vaccine priority groups, certain states are expanding access within those initial groups, potentially delaying...
People in the news, Nov. 12
Nov 12, 2019
Appointments, promotions and other news at Gemino Healthcare Finance, GOJO Industries, Harbor’s Edge, Health Dimensions Group, Healthpeak Properties, Immanuel Lutheran Communities, Integral Senior Living,...
People in the news, Jan. 29
Jan 29, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Benchmark, the Council on Shaping Advancements in Generational Environments, Emerald Communities, Harbor Retirement Associates, Heritage Senior Living, Holleran, LeadingAge,...
COVID-19 vaccine rollout ‘is the week we’ve been waiting for’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2020
“This is the week we’ve been waiting for.” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan echoed the sentiments of the senior living industry during a membership call Monday as initial shipments...
CMS finalizes 9% cut to physical and occupational therapy pay for SNF patients
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 03, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services formally announced Tuesday afternoon that it has finalized its calendar 2021 physician pay rule, which cuts physical and occupational therapy payments for nursing...