Associations join together to develop best practices, educate authorities about assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2023
Four national associations advocating for assisted living providers are joining with the National Association for Regulatory Administration to develop guidance for the industry and resources for operators,...
Dwindling savings, less fear of COVID may drive some back to work, experts say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2021
Employers in senior living and care and other industries may see their workforce challenges lessen a bit as some peoples’ savings accumulated over the pandemic dry up and as fear of COVID-19 subsides,...
Dealmaker’s Handbook 2020
Oct 20, 2020
The 2020 Dealmaker’s Handbook.
Quality, collaboration remain shared goals, battling associations say as they await decision on national...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2020
Quality remains a shared priority for two groups of senior living associations involved in a dispute over whether Argentum should be permitted to develop national standards for the industry through the...
Industry, lawmakers agree: Assisted living needs COVID-19 help
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
Now that Sens. Warren and Markey and Rep. Maloney realize what the industry has been saying to anyone who would listen for months now — that senior living operators need resources to battle COVID-19,...
Senate hearing: ‘Time to begin offering assisted living’ in state veterans homes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2024
Members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging and Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs received more endorsements for assisted living for veterans Wednesday during a joint hearing.
Industry repeats call for resources as Congress members ask for assisted living COVID-19 case details
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2020
Industry associations are supporting the transparency requested by three members of Congress who have asked 11 assisted living companies to detail their case counts and strategies related to COVID-19 —...
Proposed $35,000 threshold for overtime pay ‘reasonable,’ provider groups say, but concerns remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2019
Industry groups representing senior living organizations say they generally support the federal government’s proposed salary threshold of $35,308 under which executive, administrative, professional and...
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
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...