Midterm election results take Medicaid cuts off agenda for Congress, advocates believe
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2018
The outcome of the federal midterm elections makes it less likely that Medicaid funding cuts will be on the agenda for the next Congress, organizations representing senior living operators believe. Concerns...
Revenue growth ‘surpassing industry trends,’ Sonida CEO says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 15, 2023
Sonida Senior Living has seen year-over-year revenue growth that is “surpassing industry trends,” President and CEO Brandon Ribar said in a press release issued in conjunction with Tuesday’s third-quarter...
Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
Apr 23, 2024
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
$15 minimum wage can’t alleviate all pandemic stressors, but it’s a start: senior living execs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
Recognizing that a career in senior living is rewarding — but not easy — Messiah Lifeways announced Thursday that it is raising wages across the organization, including implementing a $15-an-hour minimum...
Earn up to 5 CE credits when McKnight’s Online Expo returns next week
Mar 09, 2018
Earn up to five free continuing education credits by attending the sessions at McKnight’s Spring Online Expo, set for next Wednesday and Thursday. This is the 12th year for the event.
Pay, vaccine mandates top reasons for worker retention challenges: LeadingAge survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2021
Staffing concerns are front and center for senior living and other aging services providers, according to a LeadingAge pulse survey, with operators continuing to struggle to attract qualified workers and...
Nursing profession in ‘desperate need’ of support: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2023
The nursing profession is in “desperate need of sustained support” lest the workforce continue to decline. That’s according to the results of a mental health and wellness survey released this month...
Using data analytics to thrive in the PDGM era
By
Amy Anderson
Jun 10, 2021
In the era of PDGM, the best way to streamline workflows, increase staff satisfaction and translate data into actionable information is to use the right technology.
Data breaches double: Cybersecurity attacks on the rise, mid-year report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Data breaches in the first half of 2023 have increased 100 percent over the same time period last year, Fortified Health reports.
Assisted living sees record-setting unit prices
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2017
Average per-unit prices in the assisted living market reached $193,650 in 2016, topping the previous record set in 2015 by 2%, according to a new report.