Assisted living providers to face increased regulation from bill headed for governor’s signature
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2024
A bill expected to become law and targeting assisted living reform in Arizona addresses some best practices long touted by industry experts, but it also brings an increase in regulations for providers.
Federal nursing home staffing mandate will siphon workers from senior living, groups fear
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
A federal nursing home staffing mandate will siphon workers from assisted living and other long-term care settings, in the long run limiting access to care and services, according to senior living experts...
$1 billion Medicaid shortfall leads to waiting list for HCBS
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2024
An almost $1 billion shortfall in Indiana’s Medicaid program is fueling the implementation of a waitlist for the state’s home- and community-based services waiver program.
Long-term care pharmacies forced to borrow to buy resident drugs, close as intermediaries tighten grip...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2024
Long-term care resident access to prescription drugs is being squeezed as several market and regulatory factors have combined to increase the power that pharmacy benefit managers have over the specialized...