Despite recent attention, long-term care has been a ‘third rail’ in politics, expert says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2019
Contrary to what one might assume due to the increasing appearance of long-term care benefits in Medicare-for-all proposals put forth or supported by national politicians and presidential candidates, long-term...
Paul Ryan talks healthcare, immigration at NIC in first post-Congress speech
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2019
The Medicaid and immigration programs will be reformed, and senior living and long-term care providers can help shape the outcome, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) said during Thursday’s...
Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...
CEO who fired himself has advice, predictions for you
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2018
Chances are good that you or someone you know will be in the same position as a Virginia senior living CEO who recently decided to fire himself to try to help the community survive. That CEO has some advice...
Senior living CEO gives himself a pink slip to try to push community into the black
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 20, 2018
Christopher Oswald is ending his 18-year stint at Blue Ridge Village in Martinsville, VA, on Friday, having decided to fire himself as CEO in an effort to help his organization survive.
Paying for LTSS via Medicare would improve outcomes, lower costs: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 25, 2017
Paying for long-term services and supports through Medicare for some residents of independent and assisted living communities and seniors living at home would improve care and lower costs for the government...
Senior living prepares for Trump presidency
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2016
Leaders of organizations representing operators and others in senior living say they look forward to working with President-elect Donald J. Trump and members of his administration to advance causes important...
Geography, income affect life expectancy: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 11, 2016
Geography plays a big role in what is arguably the ultimate measure of health — longevity, especially among those with lower incomes, according to a new study published online by JAMA.
Proposed $4.1 trillion budget has several senior housing and care provisions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2016
President Barack Obama has released his $4.1 trillion federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2017, and it contains several provisions related to senior housing and care.
LTSS: A focus for 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2016
As 2015 drew to a close, more evidence came of the general public’s misunderstanding of how long-term services and supports are financed.