Medicaid block grants will help address ‘looming cost crisis’ due to aging population, CMS says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2020
The Medicaid block grant program announced Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services won’t directly affect elderly and disabled beneficiaries, CMS Administrative Seema Verma said, but...
CMS seeks feedback on quality measures proposed for HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking feedback on proposed national quality and outcomes measures for the Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services provided for older adults...
Providers continue to face workforce challenges as Careers in Aging Week arrives
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 27, 2023
The long-term care industry is celebrating frontline workers this week during Careers in Aging Week as they continue to face workforce shortages.
Blankenship remains at helm of NCAL Board of Directors
Oct 11, 2018
Ashley Blankenship of Arkansas was re-elected to chair the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors on Wednesday at the AHCA / NCAL annual meeting.
NCAL elects new chair, board members
Oct 07, 2015
Chris Mason of Oregon is the new chair of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors, which also welcomed new members Oct. 7.
Ashley Blankenship named NCAL Board of Directors chair
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2017
Ashley Blankenship of Arkansas was elected chair of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors for 2017-2018 Wednesday at the American Health Care Association/NCAL 68th Annual Convention....
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)....
Public health emergency extension needed so operators can respond to ‘ever-evolving pandemic,’ AHCA/NCAL...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2022
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted living has asked the federal government to extend the public health emergency through the end of the year, given the emergence of new...
Argentum, AHCA/NCAL, LeadingAge execs make ‘top lobbyists’ list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 03, 2021
Leaders from Argentum, the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living and LeadingAge have been named to The Hill’s “Top Lobbyists 2021” list, published Wednesday.
Reasons for hope as a new week begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2021
We start the week with reasons to hope despite the pandemic.