McKnight’s announces second annual class of Rising Stars in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2020
The second class of Rising Stars in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been revealed, and honorees include women from across the United States who have demonstrated an exceptional...
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum just a week away!
May 12, 2021
Attendees of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum next week will have the opportunity to celebrate 52 women in senior living and skilled nursing and earn up to three continuing education...
Government oversteps authority in proposed rule that would increase costs, liabilities for assisted living...
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2018
A proposed rule that the Florida Department of Elder Affairs says addresses safety and quality issues in Sunshine State assisted living communities is being challenged by two associations representing...
CMS gives states 3 more years to comply with HCBS final rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2017
States will have until 2022 to comply with a final rule regarding the provision of home- and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday.
$2 million disability discrimination lawsuit settlement offers lessons for all operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is commending Prestige Senior Living and Prestige Care for committing to meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and agreeing to implement...
Senior living seeks additional relief in wake of passage of American Rescue Plan Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2021
Senior living industry leaders said Wednesday that they will continue to press the federal government for additional coronavirus relief — and urge owners and operators to do so, too — after the House...
Atria in spotlight as staff members carry out Irma response plan
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2017
Atria Senior Living was in the public eye Monday night as TV talk show host Jimmy Kimmel interviewed actress Kristen Bell against a backdrop of residents who had been evacuated to the hotel where she was...
ACA replacement would cut Medicaid by $834 billion over 10 years, CBO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 24, 2017
The American Health Care Act would reduce Medicaid spending by $834 billion from 2017 to 2026 if signed into law as is, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday.
Dementia, affordable housing advocates cheer spending bill provisions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2018
Supporters of Alzheimer’s disease-related health promotion, dementia research, falls prevention and affordable housing are cheering provisions contained in a $1.3 trillion, 2,232-page fiscal year...
Brookdale ‘firmly on road to recovery’ after 8 consecutive months of occupancy growth, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2021
With eight consecutive months of occupancy growth, including the largest average occupancy increase in “at least the last six years” during the third quarter, Brookdale Senior Living is “firmly on...