Private equity in senior living an increasing focus of federal, state government
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 07, 2024
Legislative and regulatory efforts threaten needed investment, industry advocates say.
Bipartisan bill would ease long-term care workforce shortage, advocates say, but ‘there’s more to...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2024
Legislation introduced last week by Reps. James Comer (R-KY) and Morgan McGarvey (D-NY) aims to boost the nation’s shortage of nurses, nurse aides and other healthcare professionals.
People in the news, Sept. 24
By
Foster Stubbs
Sep 24, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at AHCA/NCAL, Baker Donelson, Discovery Senior Living, Distinctive Living, Erickson Senior Living, Experience Senior Living, Guardian, Hoffman Planning, Design &...
Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
Clock is ticking to recognize admired industry veterans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2024
You have about 3 weeks to nominate someone for recognition in the 2025 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards before the standard deadline arrives
Business briefs, Sept. 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2024
NCAL, Bickford, Maplewood execs discuss hot topics in assisted living … University-based retirement communities create innovation, opportunities for all involved … CFPB, AARP, FDIC to jointly host...
Business briefs, Sept. 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2024
Nursing homes get good news as telehealth extensions, CNA assistance bills advance … Fraud losses among older adults reached $3.4 billion last year … Report offers key strategies for reducing home...
2 ways to celebrate National Assisted Living Week
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2024
It’s National Assisted Living Week, and McKnight’s Senior Living is celebrating with a panel discussion on Wednesday and a podcast on Thursday. Here’s what you’ll want to know about those events.
Protecting senior living residents from respiratory viruses means educating the community around them
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
When it comes to increasing vaccination rates against respiratory viruses, it’s not only important to educate senior living residents about the value of vaccines; it’s also important to educate their...
Celebrating assisted living
Sep 12, 2024
Ole Lindbo, regional director of operations at The Springs Living and National Center for Assisted Living state leader for the state of Washington, shares how The Springs Living and other providers are...