The needs of middle-class Americans over 55 often go unmet: SCEPA
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 06, 2023
Many adults aged 55 and older who have difficulty with daily and instrumental activities aren’t getting the help they need, research associate Jessica Forden of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy...
HCBS class-action lawsuit could be catalyst for elevating assisted living’s role in providing services
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 05, 2023
Certification of a class-action lawsuit against New Hampshire’s home- and community-based services waiver program could be the catalyst for elevating assisted living as a viable Medicaid option, according...
HCBS gap analysis should avoid ‘Hunger Games’ scenario, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2023
As the state of New Hampshire embarks on a gap analysis of its home- and community-based services system, one senior living organization leader is cautioning against a “Hunger Games” scenario that...
Medicaid HCBS waiting lists force difficult decisions for some assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2023
State Medicaid home- and community-based services program waiting lists could force difficult decisions for some assisted living operators with residents who have spent down their resources but now must...
PHI advocates for Casey bill ensuring continued funding for HCBS
By
Adam Healy
Nov 28, 2023
Senior care policy institute PHI recently threw its support behind the Home- and Community-Based Services Relief Act.
‘Epic’ workforce challenges can be addressed by short-term, mid-term and long-term solutions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 10, 2023
The staffing challenges affecting senior living and other long-term care providers has reached “epic proportions,” according to one expert speaking at this week’s 2023 LeadingAge Annual Meeting.
Assisted living closures prompt states to increase Medicaid HCBS rates to stifle workforce shortages
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2023
More than half of the states have increased payment rates for Medicaid home- and community-based services to address workforce challenges after assisted living communities closed, according to new data...
Unique workplace concerns tied to health worker depression, anxiety during pandemic
Oct 25, 2023
Associations were seen for working on the hospital unit, mood disturbances and sleep disturbances with depression and anxiety.
Federal bill would send more funds to states to stabilize HCBS in assisted living and other settings
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2023
A proposed federal bill aims to stabilize home- and community-based services, potentially including those provided in assisted living communities, by dedicating Medicaid funds to states to support their...
Business briefs, Oct. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 24, 2023
Medicaid LTSS spending continues shift toward HCBS for older adults … Health insurance premiums rose by 7% in 2023: KFF … Fitch Ratings downgrades Fellowship Village revenue bonds to BBB-; outlook...