Senior living industry tells federal lawmakers of ‘unprecedented’ financial issues
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2023
A recent House hearing on healthcare inflation drew no shortage of comments from groups including the senior living industry sharing experiences with escalating costs.
Provider groups divided on whether to make provision of skilled care in assisted living permanent
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2023
With a COVID-19 emergency order in Massachusetts set to expire March 31, some — but not all — senior living advocacy groups in the Bay State are encouraging state lawmakers to permanently keep “commonsense”...
Temporary staffing agencies thrust more into crosshairs amid workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
A bill recently introduced in Oregon would make temporary staffing agencies more transparent and affordable, senior living advocates say.
Immigration policy proposals encouraging as staffing solution, senior living provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 11, 2023
As senior living providers continue to face severe workforce shortages, advocacy groups are encouraged by steps taken by the Biden administration to address immigration.
Long-term care system ‘collapsing’ due to staffing challenges, industry advocate testifies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2022
“Our long-term care system is collapsing under the weight of high costs and low staff,” an aging services advocate recently told lawmakers in Kansas.
3Q progress creates ‘strong setup’ for 2023: Welltower CEO
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2022
Despite “flatish” earning trends, driven by headwinds including inflation, interest rates and utility expenses, Welltower CEO and Chief Investment Officer Shankh Mitra said he was pleased with the...
Despite second quarter’s ‘mediocre’ results, Welltower CEO anticipates ‘record year’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2022
Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower had one of its most active starts for investment activity in its history, completing $1.6 billion of investments in the second quarter. But even...
Bill proposes study of effects of price gouging on providers during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2022
A proposed bill calling for a study of how healthcare providers have been affected by price gouging by temporary staffing agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives...
Long-term care leaders can have ‘best of both worlds,’ experts assert
By
Danielle Brown
May 18, 2022
No long-term care leader should have to sacrifice his or her personal life to achieve career goals, industry experts stressed during a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum session about achieving career...
Ventas riding senior housing recovery with occupancy, revenue growth
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2022
The senior living industry pandemic recovery is underway with accelerating demand, strong rate increases and rapidly improving clinical conditions, with expectations for occupancy and revenue growth going...