Long-term care deal volume back to historically high levels
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2022
Long-term care was the highest segment in terms of volume, followed by physician practices, home health/hospice, and behavioral health.
Skilled nursing finances ‘much worse’ than previously known: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 03, 2022
Skilled nursing finances are “much worse” than previously thought, according to a new report outlining the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s nursing homes, American Health...
Senior living recovery driven by occupancy, rate increases: DHC CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 25, 2022
Describing 2020 as a year of defensive measures taken to withstand the effects of the pandemic, Diversified Healthcare Trust President and CEO Jennifer Francis said Thursday that proactive steps taken...
Legislation proposes $5.5M in ARPA funds to boost assisted living workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 25, 2022
The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature is considering legislation that would direct more than $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assisted living communities to promote employee recruitment...
Increased healthcare M&A activity coming down pike in 2022, investment execs predict
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 26, 2022
Following a strong year for healthcare and life sciences transactions in 2021, investment professionals expect deal volume to clip along at a steady pace in 2022, despite labor shortages, supply chain...
OSHA civil penalties now top $145,000 for ‘willful or repeated’ violations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased the maximum penalty for “willful or repeated” violations to $145,027 per violation from $136,532 per violation, the Department of Labor...
Business briefs, Jan. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 07, 2022
Governor announces plans to distribute 1 million rapid COVID tests to assisted living communities, nursing homes; LeadingAge Florida applauds … Fed discusses faster rate hikes to counter inflation …...
Staffing remains top challenge for senior living operators: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 17, 2021
Staffing shortages continue to plague senior living and other long-term care operators, with attracting community and caregiving staff remaining a “significant challenge,” along with increasing turnover,...
Biden pledges to lower prescription drug prices for Americans
Dec 07, 2021
But the biggest policy change — letting Medicare negotiate prices for prescription drugs — will not start to lower costs until 2025.
Delays, uncertainty prompt legislation to address Provider Relief Fund
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2021
With the House poised — maybe — to vote this week on the $1.75 trillion social spending bill, Argentum said it remains disappointed that senior living remains excluded in the legislation. But leaders...