Pass-through entity tax may provide savings for some LTC owners, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2023
For owners of long-term care businesses structured as S corporations or partnerships, the pass-through entity tax may provide opportunities for tax savings, according to one expert
Business briefs, March 10
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 10, 2023
Brookdale achieves 16 consecutive months of year-over-year weighted average occupancy growth … Long-term care will have 20 million job openings by 2040: Argentum … LeadingAge endorses bill to expand...
20 long-term care-related groups oppose immigration-related fee changes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2023
Increasing immigration fees will take a toll on long-term care providers that heavily rely on those workers — especially during such a dire workforce and economic crisis, according to a coalition of...
People in the news, March 7
Mar 07, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at the AGE-u-cate Training Institute, the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Anthem Memory Care, the Ceca Foundation, the Pennant...
Updated: CMS releases anticipated state timelines for initiating unwinding-related Medicaid renewals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today posted the anticipated state timelines for initiating unwinding-related Medicaid renewals.
Expect increased inspections, regulations from OSHA in 2023: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2023
Wondering what to expect from the federal government’s workplace safety watchdog this year? Think more regulation and executive action, less legislation.
Inconsistent state regulations, staff training produce wide variations among states’ antipsychotic...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
Researchers are calling for a closer look at the use of antipsychotics among assisted living residents with dementia after a study found wide variations in prescribing patterns.
Temporary staffing agencies thrust more into crosshairs amid workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
A bill recently introduced in Oregon would make temporary staffing agencies more transparent and affordable, senior living advocates say.
Provider groups back reintroduced bill expanding veterans’ access to assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 27, 2023
After going nowhere in the last Congress, a bill expanding veterans’ access to assisted living has been reintroduced in this Congress, with backing from all four main trade associations representing...
Helping residents as they age into hearing loss
By
Steve DeMari
Feb 23, 2023
The best support for those aging into hearing loss may be a wholistic combination of innovative technology, engaged and informed caregivers, and supportive family and friends who can help them address...