Workforce, financial relief focus in ‘tumultuous period’ after midterms: Argentum
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2022
The midterms ended in razor-thin results, and an upcoming “tumultuous period” with a divided Congress, but Argentum’s advocacy push remains on workforce improvements and financial relief for the...
Senior living provider groups ‘cautious’ about Indiana legislative agenda
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 15, 2024
Although appreciative of a commitment to older adults, Indiana’s senior living industry has some concerns about at least one aspect of the state’s legislative agenda for the year.
As HCBS settings rule compliance date arrives, some worry about future for assisted living providers,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2023
As federal officials celebrated “an important milestone” in the implementation of the home- and community-based services settings final rule on Friday, some senior living industry advocates warned...
Assisted living operator faces multiple felony charges over alleged diversion of millions in Medicaid,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
An assisted living community and nursing home operator was indicted by a Wisconsin grand jury Wednesday on multiple fraud charges in a scheme connected to diverting millions in Medicare and Medicaid funds...
Mother-daughter duo arrested for reportedly defrauding Medicaid of $106,000 for services not provided...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2022
A mother-daughter duo has been arrested in Florida for allegedly defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $106,000 by billing for psycho-social rehabilitation services they did not provide to six assisted...
Communication key to solving issues facing providers, legislators say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Communication is “the best way to make a difference” and address issues facing the assisted living industry, a state legislator told those attending a recent forum convened by the Florida Assisted...
Commission says investing in direct care workforce is top priority
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2022
Higher wages and increased state funding are necessary to prioritize New Hampshire’s direct care workforce, according to industry advocates and experts.