Government expects to recover $1.9 billion for 2016 Medicaid fraud cases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 06, 2017
The federal government expects to recover almost $1.9 billion from Medicaid fraud, abuse and neglect cases that were settled or for which judgments were issued in 2016, according to new data released Monday.
Anti-fraud efforts must include senior living, hearing witness says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2017
Efforts to stop or prevent the financial exploitation of older adults should include assisted living and continuing care retirement communities, as well as personal care and nursing homes, because residents...
Harvard study: Elderly demographics will crush existing housing and service options
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
The nation’s surging elderly population will create unprecedented demand for affordable housing and service options within two decades, a Harvard University study asserts.
Labor costs driving up resident fees: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Labor costs are the primary driver for monthly fee increases charged to residents of not-for-profit senior living communities, according to a new poll by speciality investment bank Ziegler.
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers
By
Jim Moore
Oct 01, 2016
Q: Is there something really important that I should consider while budgeting for 2017?
Labor update
Oct 01, 2016
Senior living wages and unlawful terminations.
Resident OK? Perhaps not
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2016
When a resident recently back from the hospital claims to be fine, don’t be so sure.
Little change for occupancy
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
Senior living occupancy rates averaged 89.7% in the second quarter, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. That marked a 0.3% downturn from the first quarter. Within the...
OSHA, wage and hour violation penalties to increase by more than 70%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
Maximum penalties for Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace safety violations as well as violations of minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act will increase...
GAO raises concerns related to low-income housing tax credit program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2016
The IRS should clarify when agencies should report noncompliance with low-income housing tax credit program requirements, according to a report issued by the Government Accountability Office.