30 percent federal funding cut jeopardizes senior living workforce programs, provider group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 17, 2023
A proposed funding cut of almost 30% for the Department of Labor could jeopardize senior living workforce training programs being launched in several states, according to Argentum.
A certifiable way to improve your reputation
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2023
Wouldn’t it be in the industry’s best interest to police itself? Maybe yes, maybe no.
Proposed federal quality measures could exacerbate providers’ financial woes, groups warn
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2023
Quality measures that are part of a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have the potential to burden assisted living providers financially and administratively, industry advocates...
CMS’ spending requirement in HCBS rule ‘not the right approach,’ senior living advocates say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2023
A proposal that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says is meant to “support and stabilize the direct care workforce” in home- and community-based settings, if it becomes final, ultimately...
These programs are the future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2023
Just as important as selecting replacements for executives from existing pools of talent is building and expanding the pipeline of leadership candidates for the future — and not just at the very top....
RIP PRF: Debt ceiling deal effectively ends pandemic relief program with billions unspent
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2023
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal has officially signaled the death knell for the Provider Relief Fund, with billions in funds that potentially could have assisted senior living and other long-term care...
Growing aging veteran population prompts support for expanding access to assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2023
The number of veterans aged 85 or more years who are receiving care from the federal government is expected to grow 535% over the next 20 years, making access to assisted living and other long-term care...
Energy efficiency improvements could help senior living tap into $400 billion in federal funds through...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
Senior living communities could be able to cash in on energy efficiency improvements through last year’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Healthcare integration is a way for senior living communities to differentiate themselves, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 18, 2023
The social aspects of senior living remain one of the industry’s main selling points, but a focus on clinical care and helping residents age in place longer is emerging, and it can be a differentiator...
Maintaining positive culture can go a long way in era of increasing union activity, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2023
Union organizing is gaining momentum and could be coming to a senior living community near you, according to legal experts.