Occupancy sees 10th consecutive quarterly increase on way to expected return to pre-pandemic levels this...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2024
Senior living occupancy rates increased for the 10th consecutive quarter in the fourth quarter of 2023 and remain on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in the second half of this year, according to...
Drug shortages rose by 30 percent in 2022, US Senate report shows
Mar 23, 2023
Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade.
Senior living a significant portion of 4Q healthcare bankruptcies: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2022
Senior living-focused organizations, independent and assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities made up a significant portion of healthcare bankruptcy filings in the fourth quarter of...
Provider groups oppose Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal ACA
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Two national organizations representing senior living operators came out against the Graham-Cassidy bill Tuesday. The legislation, which is expected to be voted on next week in the Senate, would repeal...
Dropping of mask mandates has benefits for residents, staff, employers, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 06, 2023
Senior living advocates in Oregon are greeting the state’s dropping of mask mandates in healthcare settings with relief, saying that it could lead to improved resident and staff satisfaction as well...
HomeCare.com CEO predicts rapid change ahead for home care industry
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 15, 2021
Caregivers are in the driver’s seat and will be for years to come. That’s the message from HomeCare.com CEO Todd Walrath.
Five Star takes steps to mitigate effects of memory care occupancy challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2018
Five Star Senior Living is taking several steps to manage revenue in light of continuing occupancy challenges from new competitors on the private-pay side of its business, especially in memory care, executives...
‘With great hope,’ WHO ends global COVID-19 public health emergency
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 05, 2023
More than three years after COVID-19 stopped the world in its tracks, the World Health Organization today announced it is ending the international public health emergency.
Report outlines ways to get more HCBS support
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2022
Assisted living providers can glean best practices from a report outlining state efforts to support home- and community-based service workers using federal COVID-19 relief dollars, according to one of...
Letters promote congressional support for $353 million increase in federal funding for dementia initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.