SNF occupancy hits record low again in January: NIC report
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Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2021
Occupancy continued to be challenged as the skilled nursing industry navigated the first months of 2021, according to the latest monthly skilled nursing data report from the National Investment Center...
Business briefs for Tuesday, April 6
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Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2021
Continuing Healthcare Solutions joins growing list of long-term care operators mandating employee vaccinations … Gleckman: Biden proposal still missing critical pieces toward fully reforming Medicaid’s...
Lawmaker introduces audit notification bill after assisted living provider loses $50,000 when email goes...
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Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
A Colorado lawmaker is asking that multiple forms of communication be used to communicate with Medicaid providers when it comes to the audit process. The request comes after an assisted living operator...
Include seniors in any proposed infrastructure bills, LeadingAge CEO says
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Amy Novotney
Mar 30, 2021
As the Biden administration prepares to release details later this week on an economic plan providing federal investments in physical infrastructure, senior living leaders are urging lawmakers to prioritize...
Value-based models may help improve occupancy, increase investor confidence post-COVID, speakers say
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Amy Novotney
Mar 25, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust healthcare for older adults into the spotlight, making access to services an important part of an operator’s value proposition for both residents and investors, speakers...
Business briefs for Tuesday, March 23
Mar 23, 2021
House votes to avert Medicare cuts, but Senate battle looms … A Place for Mom launches new campaign to help caregivers find personalized care for their aging parents and relatives … One business is...
Business briefs for Wednesday, March 17
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Amy Novotney
Mar 17, 2021
Pre-pandemic life won’t return for more than a year, most Americans say … Lawmakers propose extension of moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts through the end of the year … Ziegler assists...
AHCA, LeadingAge propose $15B in nursing home reforms to address workforce shortages, underfunding
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Amy Novotney
Mar 16, 2021
The American Health Care Association and LeadingAge Monday released a $15 billion reform agenda, the Care for Our Seniors Act, to address long-standing challenges affecting the quality of care provided...
Diversicare anticipates continued COVID-19 costs for 2021 but reports $1M in savings from Reliant deal
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Amy Novotney
Mar 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an additional $32 million in healthcare-related expenses last year for Diversicare, and the Brentwood, TN-based skilled nursing operator expects 2021 will be another year of...
Until we increase the sector’s resources, ‘nothing is going to change’: Parkinson
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Amy Novotney
Mar 12, 2021
If the nursing home system is going to attempt any kind of transformation post-pandemic, the sector must see an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates, staff wages and facility accountability.