As pandemic continues, solving labor challenges becomes even more urgent, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2022
COVID-19 and the labor issues it exacerbates will be a primary focus of senior living providers for much or all of 2022, with recovery extending into 2023 and beyond, industry leaders tell McKnight’s...
Relief payment formula ‘a slap in the face’ to assisted living, industry leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Calling the federal government’s methodology for determining COVID-19 relief payments “unconscionable,” one senior living association said it amounts to “a slap in the face” to caregivers.
As $2 trillion Build Back Better Act heads to Senate, senior living industry seeks more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
Characterization of the Build Back Better Act, passed 220-213 by the House of Representatives on Friday morning, varies among industry leaders depending on which areas they are focused on. One point on...
Provider liquidity, despite pandemic’s financial blows, surprises long-term care analyst
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 10, 2021
Although profitability for both single-site and multi-site long-term care providers took a major hit during the pandemic, liquidity remained strong, according to a financial data expert.
Senate proposal provides funding increases to affordable housing programs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2021
Affordable housing advocates remain hopeful that a historic investment in homes for vulnerable older adults is on the horizon, following the release of a proposal by the Senate Appropriations Committee...
Diffey, Minnix, Ryan and Sims to be inducted into Continuing Care Hall of Fame for 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
John Diffey, Larry Minnix, Mary Alice Ryan and Bill Sims will be inducted into the Continuing Care Hall of Fame for 2021.
U.S. News launches ‘Best Senior Living’ program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 07, 2021
U.S. News & World Report has launched a “Best Senior Living” initiative with the goal of releasing inaugural listings for consumers in the first quarter of 2022. The program will cover individual...
Former LeadingAge Board Chair, Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts remembered as ‘transformational leader’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 18, 2021
Industry professionals are remembering former LeadingAge Board of Directors Chair and Ecumen President and CEO Kathryn Roberts, Ph.D., as a “transformational leader” as well as a visionary, a mentor...
AHCA/NCAL announces support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for long-term care workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2021
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living “strongly urges” vaccination against COVID-19 for all healthcare personnel and supports all providers that adopt mandatory...
LeadingAge, 56 other groups call for mandatory COVID vaccination for workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2021
LeadingAge joined 56 other healthcare professional associations Monday in calling for a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for long-term care and other healthcare workers.