Senior living investors struggle with near-term challenges
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 03, 2023
Senior living deals have been fraught this year with near-term challenges, such as higher interest rates, instability of some regional banks and turbulent capital markets, according to a new report from...
Access to health benefits, retirement plans still out of reach for some workers: reports
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 03, 2023
Although access to employer-provided health benefits has grown in many workplaces, depending on establishment size and other factors, some workers still are left out, according to new reports.
Last 20 years saw reduction in prevalence of elevated LDL cholesterol
Nov 02, 2023
Despite reductions in prevalence, 26.8% with an LDL-C level of 190 mg/dL or greater were unaware in 2017 to 2020.
Bill would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates despite older adults remaining at highest risk for serious outcomes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 02, 2023
A study underscoring the need to continue to protect older adults from COVID-19 comes as one state appears close to banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers, including senior living communities.
Omnicare long-term care pharmacy sale not expected any time soon, CVS says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 02, 2023
The sale of CVS Health’s long-term care pharmacy business, Omnicare, isn’t expected “in the near term,” the company said Wednesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Medicare drug price negotiations: A game-changer for seniors’ healthcare
By
Luka Yancopoulos
Nov 02, 2023
The relatively recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which among other provisions, allows Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, marks a monumental shift in senior healthcare in America.
A growing threat to senior living? Believe it.
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2023
As never before in recent memory, employees are in a position to challenge their employers for higher pay, better benefits and clearly defined career paths.
Amidst an increasingly uncertain economic outlook, Welltower reported another quarter of operating results that continue to exceed the company’s expectations, powered by “exceptional” growth in its...
Welltower SHOP sees 4th consecutive quarter of 20+ percent NOI growth
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 01, 2023
Net operating income growth in Welltower’s senior housing operating portfolio exceeded 20% for the fourth consecutive quarter, CEO Shankh Mitra said Tuesday during the company’s latest earnings call.
People in the news, Oct. 31
Oct 31, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Brandon Wilde, Buckner Retirement Services, Claiborne Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, Heron’s Key, Morning Pointe Senior Living, Perkins Eastman, Silver...