Chronic kidney disease may be overestimated in the elderly
Sep 08, 2021
Using a fixed estimated glomerular filtration rate threshold rather than an age-adapted definition may overestimate the burden of CKD.
Not-for-profit life plan communities brace for inflationary pressures, other challenges: Fitch Ratings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 07, 2022
Following a “comeback year” in 2021, continuing care retirement / life plan communities are bracing for economic challenges ahead, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Recession-proof senior housing REITs a ‘good bet’ for investors
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2022
Debate exists among experts about whether the United States is heading for recession or already is there, but there is some agreement that senior housing is a recession-proof investment.
Defenseless spending
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2021
The hurdles to getting coronavirus relief stand in sharp contrast to the way lawmakers are tossing billions at defense contractors and other makers of industrial-grade weaponry.
Canceling overtime changes would benefit employers, real family income, CBO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2016
Canceling changes to overtime regulations that are set to go into effect Dec. 1 would reduce private-sector employers’ payrolls and compliance costs and would increase profits, according to an analysis...
Ready for some labor pains?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
We don’t know by how much, but labor costs will soon rise.
When the sky really is falling
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2022
Maybe it’s time to give the Chicken Littles among us some credit.
Private equity deals slow down in 2022 after 2021 high
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 23, 2022
Private equity healthcare provider deals have slowed in early 2022 after reaching a high in 2021, according to recent reports.
Washington on verge of becoming first state to offer public long-term care insurance program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
Washington may become the first state to offer workers a long-term care insurance program into which they would pay to help offset assisted living and other costs.
Provider shares ‘telewellness playbook’ to address resident mental health
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2022
As resident mental health and well-being top the list of challenges for affordable senior housing providers, one operator is sharing its playbook on a successful telewellness program.