Bills would make WA LTC insurance program benefits portable to other states
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 08, 2024
Workers in Washington state soon may be able to bring their state long-term care benefit with them if they move out of the state.
Convicted senior living killer murdered in Texas prison
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2023
Convicted killer Billy Chemirmir, sentenced for two murders and suspected in the deaths of more than 24 older adults in Texas, most of whom were women who lived in senior living communities, was murdered...
HRSA may seek recovery of $159M in potential PRF overpayments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2024
An audit of Phase 2 distributions from the Provider Relief Fund has revealed roughly $18.4 million in potential overpayments that a federal watchdog agency says should be recovered from healthcare providers.
HHS seeks input from providers to inform HCBS policy development
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 17, 2023
Providers of home- and community-based services in assisted living communities and other settings are being asked to contribute input during the federal government’s review of its evidence map.
Settlement removes ‘secrecy clauses’ from assisted living operator’s arbitration agreements, and...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement that ends a senior living community’s arbitration agreement “secrecy clauses” is being called a “big win” by Arizona’s top attorney, who said she will move to strike down such...
Senior living occupancy continues to recover due to supply and demand
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2023
Senior living (independent living and assisted living, including memory care) continues to see occupancy gains, and the outlook for the near-term is bright given supply and demand conditions, according...
Sonida optimistic for near-term outcomes, with ‘significant momentum’ heading into Q4
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2023
Third-quarter occupancy gains on the heels of finalization of a comprehensive restructuring plan are creating “significant momentum” and optimism for near-term outcomes for Sonida Senior Living heading...
Pilot program works to develop HCBS quality measures that reflect beneficiary preferences
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 05, 2024
Decisions about funding, service provision and policy when it comes to Medicaid home- and community-based services may not always reflect the needs of the people it affects most, particularly older adults...
‘Misallocation’ of COVID-19 vaccines led to preventable deaths of older adults: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2024
Older adults in New York City may have missed out on timely COVID-19 vaccinations — and possibly died — due to a misallocation of resources that allowed younger adults in wealthy neighborhoods to jump...
Merger remains ‘best path,’ DHC CEO says, as senior living properties struggle with pandemic recovery
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
Diversified Healthcare Trust’s pending merger with Office Properties Income Trust remains the “best path” forward as DHC’s senior housing operating portfolio continues to struggle in its COVID-19...