Report: Alzheimer’s is costliest disease in United States
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2016
A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association provides updated information on the current and predicted prevalence and cost of Alzheimer’s disease.
Have they lost their minds?
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2020
We are seeing some pandemic responses that are real jaw-droppers.
Sequestration could delay mergers and acquisitions: Amedisys CEO
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 30, 2021
The extended moratorium on Medicare pay cuts to healthcare providers could throw a monkey wrench into Amedisys’ acquisition plans, CEO Paul Kusserow admitted Thursday.
Leaders pushing for greater tech role
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2015
Members of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) recently joined federal agency leaders and industry experts to push for the adoption of health information technology by senior living operators.
Congress likely to scale back HCBS funding as part of budget compromise
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 29, 2021
Home- and community-based services are in the crosshairs as top Democrats look to pare down their ambitious healthcare proposals in the massive $3.5 trillion proposed budget.
Lancaster Pollard: Multiple funding sources emerging for the senior living sector
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 23, 2020
Senior living and care organizations across the country are doing noble work, and it is essential that they receive additional resources and options in this trying time, according to an article published...
Medicare, many third-party insurers to cover coronavirus testing
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 10, 2020
Medicare and several leading insurers have committed to helping mitigate the costs associated with testing for and treating the novel coronavirus that has been spreading nationwide. In addition, officials...
CEO who fired himself has advice, predictions for you
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2018
Chances are good that you or someone you know will be in the same position as a Virginia senior living CEO who recently decided to fire himself to try to help the community survive. That CEO has some advice...
Senior living advocates, provider join lawsuit to stop minimum wage requirement
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2022
A Florida assisted living advocacy group and provider have joined a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleging that the state budget exposes them to class action lawsuits over a mandatory minimum wage for direct care...
New law gives funding boost to affordable assisted living program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2022
An Illinois nursing home reform bill signed into law this week includes funding for a supportive living alternative that is part of the continuum of care offered by some senior living providers.