Senior living employers get a chance to turn the tables
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2020
For years, senior living operators could do little more than watch as food service outlets lured away frontline staff. But as it has done elsewhere, COVID-19 is reversing this reality.
An easier and cheaper way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease may be on the way
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
A simple blood test might soon be all that’s needed to confirm Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia.
Study finds irregular sleep patterns can double the risk of cardiovascular disease in older adults
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2020
Senior living residents with irregular sleep patterns — those who have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get varying nightly amounts of sleep — are almost twice as likely to develop...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Debra Cafaro
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
How different is Ventas since Debra Cafaro took over? Only about as different as night and day.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Bruce Yarwood
By
John O'Connor
Feb 03, 2020
As part of our 40th anniversary, McKnight’s is recognizing 40 notable newsmakers. Each week, we will highlight a new, high-profile leader from the past four decades. Whoever said to leave things better...
House throws down the gauntlet on drug pricing
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2019
The House of Representatives served up drug pricing legislation Thursday. But the measure is not expected to clear the Senate without major changes.
Beneficiaries often reluctant to change Medicare or drug coverage, report finds
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
In theory, beneficiaries in private Medicare Advantage plans and Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans could be switching plans each year. But as a new Kaiser Family Foundation report shows, that...
Hospice sector assails double-digit payment cuts
By
John O'Connor
Dec 10, 2019
The hospice sector quickly blasted a 20% Medicare payment cut proposed by a congressional advisory panel.
Senate drug pricing bill lowers costs for seniors
By
John O'Connor
Dec 10, 2019
A new version of a Senate drug-pricing bill would trim the amount seniors would pay for medications, advocates are claiming.
Convicted assisted living owner blasted: ‘He has no respect for the law’
By
John O'Connor
Nov 25, 2019
Philip Esformes had an expensive Thursday. That’s because the senior living operator was ordered to pay $44.2 million for his role in a $1.3 billion healthcare fraud scheme.