Looking for provider relief funds? These tips can help
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 25, 2020
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would distribute approximately $15 billion in grants to eligible state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program...
Loan forgiveness uncertainty creeps into new federal program
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 16, 2020
The ongoing changes being made to the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program have left many small businesses uncertain as to whether they will have to pay the loan back.
Report puts senior living on hot seat for requesting immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 12, 2020
Senior living and care providers found themselves on the hot seat with the release of a new report from a national consumer advocacy organization that has the support of a U.S. senator and takes several...
Business briefs for Monday, June 1
Jun 01, 2020
Argentum: Impact of COVID-19 on senior living could be $50 billion … House passes bill extending PPP forgiveness deadline and adjusts how much must be use for payroll expenses … U.S. mortgage applications...
Genesis reports 7% occupancy decline in April; additional reductions expected
By
Danielle Brown
May 27, 2020
Genesis Healthcare is now requiring new or readmitted residents to be placed in quarantine units for 14 days before being transitioned into the general population at a facility in response to the COVID-19...
Nursing homes continue fight for legal immunity
By
Amy Novotney
May 27, 2020
Nineteen states have granted nursing homes new immunity from civil liability either by executive order or statute, according to a report in TheHill Monday.
Capital Senior Living looks to turnaround strategy to survive ‘challenging’ environment
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 22, 2020
Although COVID-19’s negative effects present “substantial” concerns about the company’s future, Capital Senior Living executives said Thursday that the company’s turnaround strategy creates “a...
Healthcare REITs see slight uptick in May rent payments: Nareit
By
Amy Novotney
May 20, 2020
Rent payments collected by healthcare real estate investment trusts in May increased slightly from April, according to data collected by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or Nareit.
AHCA/NCAL launches resource guide for COVID-19 grants and loans
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 30, 2020
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living has developed a resource guide for operators. The tool will help users better manage options to grants and loan programs during...
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...