MedPAC recommendations: Change MA benchmark policy, operate fewer alternative payment models
By
Liza Berger
Jun 16, 2021
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) issued a report Tuesday that advises Congress to change the benchmark policy for the growing Medicare Advantage (MA) program. It also recommended that...
Low cost of living, amenities enticing retirees to look south
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 12, 2022
Using a variety of sources to cultivate a list of places that offer retirees the most bang for the buck, Finance Buzz settled on Amarillo, TX, as tops on its list of 10 best retirement cities in the South.
Pennant Group ready for ‘modest’ growth in senior living acquisitions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2022
The Pennant Group spent time in the first half of 2022 streamlining its senior living portfolio, improving the average quality of its buildings and “positioning ourselves to accelerate organic growth...
CVS says long-term care business ‘on track’ despite operating income decrease
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2019
CVS continues to “work diligently in driving growth for the assisted living space” through its Omnicare long-term care pharmacy business, CVS President and CEO Larry Merlo said Wednesday during the...
Capital Senior Living reiterates uncertainty about future to SEC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 11, 2020
Capital Senior Living reiterated its belief that conditions related to COVID-19 “raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern” in a document filed Monday with...
Senior Star tops new ‘Best Workplaces’ list for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2018
SPECIAL REPORT: Senior Star earned the top spot among senior living-dominant operators ranked in the first-ever “Best Workplaces for Aging Services” list published by Fortune magazine this morning.
New law gives funding boost to affordable assisted living program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2022
An Illinois nursing home reform bill signed into law this week includes funding for a supportive living alternative that is part of the continuum of care offered by some senior living providers.
Senior living operators optimistic about easing staffing challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2023
Staffing challenges appear to be easing, according to senior living operators responding to the latest National Investment for Seniors Housing & Care executive survey, the results of which were released...
Benchmark Senior Living named among ‘Best Places to Work’
Apr 26, 2017
Waltham, MA-based Benchmark Senior Living has been named one of the Boston Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” for the sixth time.
Immigration reform is a top priority, U.S. Chamber of Commerce says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 15, 2019
Immigrants are a “critical” part of the solution to workforce challenges and, therefore, immigration reform is a top priority for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, according to the organization’s president...