Biden lays out a ‘path out of the pandemic,’ but senior living says it’s a ‘path toward bankruptcy’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2021
President Biden late Thursday laid out a six-point COVID-19 action plan to combat the virus and protect the economy, but one senior living association executive called it “a path toward bankruptcy”...
States increasing regulatory requirements for assisted living, report says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2017
States gradually are increasing their oversight of assisted living communities, according to a report released Tuesday by the National Center for Assisted Living.
Federal fraud, abuse monetary recoveries in assisted living up more than 600% over last year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2018
Total monetary recoveries by state Medicaid Fraud Control Units in assisted living-related fraud, abuse and neglect criminal and civil cases increased by more than 600% from fiscal year 2016 to FY 2017,...
Lawmaker introduces audit notification bill after assisted living provider loses $50,000 when email goes...
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 31, 2021
A Colorado lawmaker is asking that multiple forms of communication be used to communicate with Medicaid providers when it comes to the audit process. The request comes after an assisted living operator...
CMS adjusts HCBS final rule implementation, but industry seeks more time
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 26, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced some adjustments regarding the implementation of its home- and community-based services final rule this week, but senior living industry association...
Pendulum for primary care is swinging back to the home, VillageMD co-founder says
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 23, 2021
VillageMD co-founder Paul Martino predicts the U.S. healthcare system is returning to its roots whereby primary care physicians — not big hospital systems — drive patient care, along with better, more...
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 31
Aug 31, 2021
Groups request extension for vaccine mandate in Maine … Senior housing providers can take action to protect older adults from the end of eviction moratorium … Multiple defendants indicted in ‘grandparent...
Operators see ‘remarkable outcomes’ with COVID-19 infusion treatments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 10, 2021
If there were a “game-changing medication” available to senior living providers to help fight off COVID-19 and potentially avoid a hospital trip for residents, would you use it?
Sun sets on controversial SUNSET rule threatening health regulation invalidation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2022
A controversial rule that threatened to invalidate thousands of existing health regulations, including protections for residents of senior living communities and other older adults, officially was withdrawn...
Maplewood begins paying $21 million rent as Manhattan high-rise prepares to open
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 07, 2020
Maplewood Senior Living in January began paying annual rent of $21 million on the Inspir Carnegie Hill luxury senior living community in Manhattan, and the property is expected to open at the end of the...