Record-breaking $1.09B disbursed for affordable housing as provider group lobbies for $1.2B in COVID...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 04, 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s announcement of the authorization of a record-breaking $1.09 billion disbursement to the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affordable housing allocations “will undoubtedly...
More news for Wednesday, May 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2023
LeadingAge reiterates call to create a White House Office on Aging Policy … HHS ending COVID-19 vaccine mandate that does not apply to assisted living … Half of nation’s top 20 retirement destinations...
More news for Monday, May 22
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2023
LeadingAge, HHS collaboration leads to 39 vaccine clinics in senior living, other settings … Christian Living Communities unveils new website … Senators ask FTC for answers on protecting seniors from...
Diffey, Minnix, Ryan and Sims to be inducted into Continuing Care Hall of Fame for 2021
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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.
A life plan community’s amenities, affiliation, location may provide advantage to residents
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 15, 2020
A life plan community’s amenities, religious affiliation and geographic location may give its residents an edge on health and wellness, according to the results of the second year of the five-year Age...
Current federal efforts targeting care economy ‘miss the mark,’ industry advocates say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2024
As a kickoff to Caregivers Month, President Biden spoke Tuesday about the “care economy” at Washington, DC’s Union Station, celebrating the contributions of care workers across the country. Senior...
Report: Catastrophic option may be best for LTSS financing
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2016
A mandatory, universal approach to long-term care insurance that covers catastrophic events could optimize coverage while minimizing costs, LeadingAge maintains in a new report.
Florida bills would extend COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care facilities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2022
Florida senior living leaders are welcoming news that COVID-19 liability protections may be extended for long-term care facilities still in the midst of the pandemic.
HUD moves to reinstate fair housing rules to reduce discrimination
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 14, 2021
The Biden administration is poised to reinstate two federal rules, terminated under the previous administration, that it says are key to enforcing fair housing laws barring discrimination.
HRSA may seek recovery of $159M in potential PRF overpayments
By
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.