Assisted living, post-acute providers have ‘room for progress’ in four key areas, HHS secretary...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2018
Assisted living and post-acute care providers “will play a key role in the healthcare system over the next several decades,” HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II said Tuesday. Both industries, however,...
Healthcare fraud heat intensifying
Oct 26, 2015
The federal government will continue its intensified efforts to crack down on healthcare fraud cases involving program exclusions and civil monetary penalties, according to officials.
Genworth: Only 20% of adults are preparing to pay for long-term care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 27, 2017
American adults fear long-term care costs, but not enough to save money to pay for them, according to the results of a survey by insurance company Genworth.
AARP: There is new opportunity to expand home care, improve caregivers’ conditions
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2021
AARP is advocating to expand long-term care at home and improve home caregivers’ quality of life, two leaders of the organization said during a roundtable discussion Wednesday.
Telemedicine increases access to care for assisted living residents with dementia: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2023
Although racial/ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations were less likely to use telemedicine early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds that telemedicine offered a way for members...
Hearing highlights COVID-19 testing challenges facing senior living and care providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 12, 2020
During a Pennsylvania public hearing on COVID-19 testing challenges, a state senior living and care advocacy organization called for prioritizing long-term care for testing resources.
AHCA/NCAL names new VP of quality and regulatory affairs
Jan 12, 2016
Lyn Bentley is a 15-year veteran of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, having joined the organization in 2001 as senior director of assisted living policy.
Home Care briefs for Monday, July 26
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 26, 2021
White House ups the ante on COVID-19 testing, particularly in rural areas … Florida, Missouri and Texas account for 40% of COVID-19 cases: White House … Study finds older COVID-19 patients presented...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, July 15
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 15, 2021
Physician fee schedule proposed rule includes expanded telehealth provisions … COVID-19 vaccine developers say boosters are necessary … Study finds improving transitional care improves patient outcomes...
Senior living groups share arbitration concerns
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 21, 2015
Argentum, the American Seniors Housing Association and the National Center for Assisted Living are among the organizations that filed comments with CMS about a proposed rule that would revise the requirements...