Stiffer requirements for SNF Medicaid payments could be coming down the pike
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 13, 2022
The nation’s 15,500 Medicaid-certified nursing homes could find that there are strings attached to future Medicaid payments if a proposal from the federal government proceeds, Kaiser Health News reports.
Business briefs, June 10
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2022
SNF’s ‘Rainbow Wing’ meant to ‘ensure all residents feel comfortable and safe’ … Alaska affiliate of AHCA/NCAL changes name … Acts Retirement–Life Communities marks 50th anniversary …...
Market segmentation means it’s ‘a very interesting time’ in senior living: NIC
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 09, 2022
The market segmentation occurring in senior housing right now — with differentiation by price and service offerings including middle-market properties, luxury senior living apartments and active adult...
Environmental, social and governance investing is drawing criticism on several fronts. Investors are especially questioning the “environmental” part, experts say. Moreover, companies are facing criticisms...
Affluent LGBTQ+ households increasing faster than heterosexual households
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 02, 2022
Research from Merrill Lynch shows that members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning community are overcoming challenges to build wealth faster than the population at large.
4 trends becoming more common in life plan communities: Ziegler
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 01, 2022
Adaptability and innovation have been “foundational” to the success over time of continuing care retirement communities, also known since 2015 as life plan communities, and will be key to future success...
Brokerage employees working with senior living facilities accused of setting up captives, skimming
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 27, 2022
An Oregon insurance brokerage firm that serves senior living facilities is suing some former employees for allegedly moving existing partners’ insurance policies into captives for clients and then skimming...
Long-term care management company ordered to pay $3 million in back pay to 3,024 workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2022
A company managing long-term care facilities in four states will pay almost $3 million in back overtime pay to 3,024 workers across 84 locations, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced...
Financial partnership to expand facility’s housing options, medical services, staffing
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2022
The Little Snake River Valley – Assisted Care Facility in Baggs, WY, expects to expand medical services, clinic staffing, affordable senior housing and home health opportunities under a long-term financial...
New ‘pod’-like personal care home brings small-house model to senior living — with one big difference
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2022
A Pennsylvania operator is bringing the small-house concept popular with nursing homes to senior living.