OIG: States still hampered in implementing background checks for long-term care employees
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2019
States continue to be hampered in their ability to fully implement requirements of the National Background Check Program for Long-Term Care Providers, mainly because of a lack of legislative authority...
People in the news, June 20
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 19, 2017
New appointments, promotions and honors related to Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Aegis Living, Asbury Group, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Erickson Living, Friendship, Integral Senior Living, LCB Senior...
Despite challenges, NHI remains committed to senior housing sector: CEO
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2020
National Health Investors executives said Tuesday that the company remains committed to the senior housing sector even though the real estate investment trust’s portfolio has been disproportionately...
As $2 trillion Build Back Better Act heads to Senate, senior living industry seeks more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
Characterization of the Build Back Better Act, passed 220-213 by the House of Representatives on Friday morning, varies among industry leaders depending on which areas they are focused on. One point on...
Aging services industry takes wait-and-see approach on infrastructure plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2021
As President Biden closes in on his first 100 days in office and prepares to address Congress and the nation on Wednesday, the aging services and care industry is holding its collective breath on whether...
Former Sunwest CEO’s 15-year prison sentence commuted on Trump administration’s final day
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 22, 2021
Jon Michael Harder, the former CEO of Sunwest Management convicted of defrauding assisted living community investors of millions of dollars, had his sentence commuted in a last-minute move by now-former...
MACPAC: ‘Disturbing’ that most of $15 billion in coronavirus relief for Medicaid providers not released...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2020
Only $2.2 billion of the $15 billion in coronavirus relief funding announced in June for eligible Medicaid providers, including assisted living operators, had been paid to eligible providers as of Sept....
Poll: Half of approved senior living providers still waiting for Provider Relief Fund aid
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2020
Almost half of the Argentum members who have applied and been approved for federal Provider Relief Fund monies to help with their coronavirus pandemic-related expenses have not received the aid yet, according...
Operators score ‘significant victory’ in Florida as judge invalidates 14 code provisions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2018
Two associations representing assisted living operators in the Sunshine State notched a win against the state Department of Elder Affairs Thursday afternoon when an administrative law judge said that 14...
Robotic pets soon may offer care in addition to comfort
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2019
With help from senior living residents and caregivers, researchers are redesigning a robotic pet to offer expanded capabilities. They hope to have a product ready for market next year.