Assisted living, affordable housing residents could be affected by Medicaid block grant plan, advocates...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2020
The Trump administration is expected to announce Thursday a major change to the Medicaid program that would allow states to convert part of their federal funding into a block grant with a fixed cap.
AHCA / NCAL, 87 members of Congress urge HHS to prioritize senior living for COVID-19 testing, aid
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2020
AHCA / NCAL and 87 members of Congress wrote letters to federal officials this week asking that senior living operators be prioritized for COVID-19 testing, funding and personal protective equipment.
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...
Feds announce Provider Relief Fund application for private-pay assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2020
Private-pay assisted living communities now may apply for funding under the Provider Relief Fund phase 2 general distribution allocation, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday through...
People in the news, March 31
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2020
Appointments and other news at Cushman & Wakefield, Kendal Corp., McKesson and Sabra Health Care REIT.
People in the news, Jan. 28
Jan 28, 2020
Promotions and appointments at A Place for Mom, Avamere Family of Companies, Community First Solutions, Eventus WholeHealth, Friends Fellowship Community, Friendship, Greystone, Harmony Senior Services,...
Senior living communities in Washington, Maryland take precautions after positive COVID-19 test results
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2020
Senior living communities in Washington state and Maryland are taking steps to prevent an outbreak after people living in or visiting their communities tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)....
Changes open COVID vaccination to independent living, affordable senior housing residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 13, 2021
In a move that should open COVID-19 vaccination to independent living and affordable senior housing residents across the country, officials with the federal vaccine development, manufacturing and distribution...
People in the news, Nov. 12
Nov 12, 2019
Appointments, promotions and other news at Gemino Healthcare Finance, GOJO Industries, Harbor’s Edge, Health Dimensions Group, Healthpeak Properties, Immanuel Lutheran Communities, Integral Senior Living,...
People in the news, Jan. 29
Jan 29, 2019
Appointments and promotions at Benchmark, the Council on Shaping Advancements in Generational Environments, Emerald Communities, Harbor Retirement Associates, Heritage Senior Living, Holleran, LeadingAge,...