Some Medicaid payments for assisted living services could be jeopardized if ACA provision expires
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2018
Medicaid payments for assisted living services could be in jeopardy in some states if Congress does not renew a provision in the Affordable Care Act that is set to expire on Dec. 31, according to a new...
Researchers suggest 3 options for federal funding of HCBS but say commitment is needed
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2021
Although the country depends on Medicaid as a safety net for people who need long-term services and supports, the current status of home- and community-based services does a “disservice to people who...
Medicaid rate increase delay creates ‘desperate situation’ for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2023
The “unnecessary and poorly timed delay” in Arkansas’ Medicaid reimbursement increases has created a “desperate situation” for assisted living providers, according to one provider group.
Increased regulation, active adult, Medicaid HCBS top list of trends predicted for senior living in 2024
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 13, 2023
Heightened state regulation, dementia care support, the rise of active adult communities and the increased provision of home- and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries are among the top trends...
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Jul 20, 2017
Investors worry boomer demand not keeping pace with senior housing supply … GAO report: Telehealth use in Medicare and Medicaid … Phased retirement programs, although uncommon, provide flexibility...
New CDC profile shares demographics of assisted living residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2021
Bathing, walking and dressing are the most common activities of daily living that residents of assisted living or similar residential communities need help with, according to a new data brief from the...
Master plan on aging fails to ensure ‘robust’ long-term care continuum that includes senior living,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2024
Pennsylvania’s master plan on aging, although well-intended, focuses most of its attention on home care and community services and falls short of ensuring a “robust” long-term care continuum for...
Measure would result in increased aid for assisted living communities
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 05, 2023
The Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living communities, comprehensive personal care homes and assisted living programs in New Jersey would increase under legislation approved by the New Jersey...
Operators head to Hill to brief Congress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2018
Quality, regulation and Medicaid will be three of the big themes as assisted living operators gather Monday and Tuesday in the nation’s capital to meet with legislators and their staffs as part of...
Omnicare settles False Claims Act case for $8 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2017
Senior living and long-term care pharmacy company Omnicare will pay $8 million to settle allegations that its use of a prescription verification system resulted in the submission of false claims for Medicare...