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LHC Group’s acquisition of Brookdale home health agencies builds on growth strategy: expert
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 09, 2021
LHC Group’s disclosure Wednesday to broaden its national footprint and buy Brookdale Health Care Services agencies is consistent with its expansion plans, a consultant said.
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...
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...
Assisted living finds itself at troubling crossroads
By
John O'Connor
Apr 04, 2019
It’s no secret that more assisted living communities are competing with skilled care operators for high-need residents. But a recent piece in the New York Times is sure to raise troubling questions about...
Assisted living deserves equal billing with other provider types for Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund bonuses,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2021
The senior living industry will be “left behind again” if the formula for Phase 4 Provider relief Fund bonus payments considers only Medicare reimbursement to facilities without also considering the...
5 keys to integrated care delivery in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2018
Maria Nadelstumph of Brandywine Living shared with attendees at the NIC Spring Investment Forum what her company had learned when seeking partners to help integrate care delivery into service offerings...
Demand for seniors housing may be overstated, white paper says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2016
Predictions related to future demand for seniors housing may be overstated, especially in slower-growing markets, because analysts are not focusing on the correct audience, according to a new white paper.
Take risks, ABHOW CEO David Ferguson advises
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2015
Four months after announcing his organization’s intentions to merge with be.group, ABHOW President and CEO David Ferguson offers some advice for colleagues on the nonprofit side of senior living...
U.S. News launches ‘Best Senior Living’ program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 07, 2021
U.S. News & World Report has launched a “Best Senior Living” initiative with the goal of releasing inaugural listings for consumers in the first quarter of 2022. The program will cover individual...