Federal COVID-19 vaccination, testing mandates have pros, cons, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
Although generally supportive of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for members of its workforce, senior living leaders are concerned about the effects on its workforce.
Providers tell CMS to explore telehealth, care coordination, long-term care financing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2018
Chronic care management via telehealth and remote monitoring, service coordination in affordable housing, and long-term care financing are some of the new directions that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Big senior living stories of 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Feds delay ‘ticking time bomb’ set to invalidate existing health regulations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 07, 2022
The federal government once again is delaying implementation of a “ticking time bomb” that threatens to invalidate thousands of existing health regulations, including protections for older adults.
New coalition to advance home-based healthcare
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 05, 2021
A diverse group of healthcare companies is teaming up to change the way healthcare is delivered. Moving Health Home (MHH) launched this week with a list of policy initiatives aimed at expanding access...
Anthem to buy home-based care management company myNEXUS
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 26, 2021
Health insurer Anthem Inc. disclosed on Wednesday plans to acquire myNexus Inc., a home-based nursing management company, for an undisclosed amount from an investor group led by New York City-based private...
Medicare Advantage plans ‘robust’ at the expense of traditional Medicare plans: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 17, 2022
Reducing payments to Medicare Advantage plans would ensure the sustainability of the Medicare program while maintaining access to popular plans that place a premium on quality care and preventive services,...
More news for Monday, Oct. 3
Oct 03, 2022
Former Aegis Living president launches new mental healthcare delivery company for older adults … Life expectancy tool may improve quality of life for those with dementia … Artificial intelligence could...
How will new federal legislation cut drug costs?
Aug 12, 2022
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs, and vaccines will be free for Part D recipients.
Humana, reporting 2020 4Q loss, remains bullish on home care
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 04, 2021
During an earnings call on Wednesday, Humana executives called attention to the ongoing financial impact of the pandemic, which contributed to a loss for the fourth quarter of $458 million, or $2.07 diluted...