Assisted living, affordable housing residents could be affected by Medicaid block grant plan, advocates...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2020
The Trump administration is expected to announce Thursday a major change to the Medicaid program that would allow states to convert part of their federal funding into a block grant with a fixed cap.
NCAL partners with CarePrepare to offer members state survey inspection data
Jan 23, 2020
Assisted living members of the National Center for Assisted Living will have access to state survey inspection data through NCAL’s new partnership with CarePrepare.
CMS proposal would be ‘major financial burden’ for CCRCs, residents, organizations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2020
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulation effectively proposing new Medicaid taxes could “lead to a major financial burden” for continuing care retirement communities and residents —...
Feb. 18 hearing set to discuss national senior living standards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2020
The American National Standards Institute has set a hearing date of Feb. 18 for its Executive Standards Council to hear appeals to the organization’s approval of Argentum’s application to be an accredited...
Senior living field getting antsy over ANSI?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 09, 2020
A largely unnoticed development now has more than a few operators wondering whether the Trojan Horse carrying federal rules has arrived. But in this case, the proverbial steed was always inside the gate.
Provider groups debate whether industry-developed standards would put operators at risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2020
Would industry-initiated national standards hasten or delay the federal regulation of senior living? Would they encourage or prevent lawsuits against operators? Major associations representing senior living...
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
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.
People in the news, Dec. 23
Dec 23, 2019
Appointments, promotions and awards at American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, Belmont Village Senior Living, Brightview Senior Living, Cadence Living, Ecumen, Hammes, Hireology,...
ACHCA discontinues CALA, CNHA certification exams
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2019
The American College of Health Care Administrators is discontinuing the exams for the certified assisted living administrator (CALA) and certified nursing home administrator (CNHA) credentials, the organization...