Proposed legislation seeks to improve and expand affordable-housing options
By
John O'Connor
Jul 24, 2018
Several senators are calling for a comprehensive look into the challenges facing those who seek affordable seniors housing — and housing overall.
Labor department officially rejects ‘persuader rule’
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2018
The Labor Department has revoked a rule that requires employers to report whenever they seek assistance from consultants or lawyers to dissuade employees from joining unions.
Workers successfully challenge pension funding based on ‘church plan’
By
John O'Connor
Apr 09, 2018
In a case ripe with implications for religiously affiliated senior living organizations, employees at a Kentucky medical center earned a key victory in a lawsuit alleging inadequate pension funding.
Senior living manager pleads guilty to stealing $400,000 by creating imaginary workers
By
John O'Connor
Apr 09, 2018
A senior living manager who created imaginary employees has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining almost a half million dollars.
Caught in a Medicare claims appeals case? You may not have to immediately turn over disputed funds.
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2018
Senior living firms engaged in a Medicare claims appeal currently are required to return any disputed payments right away. A recent court ruling, however, gives operators a chance to retain disputed amounts...
Insurers likely to add and trim senior living benefits, thanks to relaxed Medicare rule
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2018
Medicare managed care enrollees soon may enjoy enhanced senior living benefits, thanks to a new rule. But existing coverage also may be reduced or eliminated when revamped policies hit the marketplace,...
HCR ManorCare edging closer to receivership?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2018
Quality Care Properties is considering additional legal action against one of the nation’s largest assisted living and skilled care operators. The threat comes as unpaid rent payments continue to...
New signs that regulatory activity is tapering off
By
John O'Connor
Dec 18, 2017
Operators struggling to meet new labor, construction and operational rules might rightfully believe that regulatory burdens are on the rise. But there are signs that regulations actually tapering off and...
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
First-responder collaboration can reduce unnecessary trips to the hospital after falls
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2017
When a resident falls, the default response at many assisted living communities is an ambulance ride to the nearest emergency department. This practice can be time-consuming, costly and stressful to the...