Impact of extended Medicare loan repayment period depends on how neediest rebound, expert says
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
The effectiveness of the federal government’s move to extend the repayment terms for providers who received advanced Medicare payments during the pandemic will depend “how quickly the industry and...
Industry welcomes latest COVID relief funding distributions but wants more
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2021
Although senior living advocates welcomed Tuesday’s announcement about the upcoming distribution of $9 billion in Phase 4 Provider Relief Funds, they said they also want more.
Overtime rule elicits generally positive responses from provider groups, but concerns remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 25, 2019
The final overtime rule issued Tuesday by the Department of Labor garnered favorable comments from many industry groups representing senior living organizations and other long-term care providers, although...
Rate surge seen as threat to middle market enthusiasm
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2022
Many senior living and care providers across the country have raised their rates this year, as inflation continues to drive expenses for staples such as food, supplies and energy.
$261 million disbursed to assisted living providers via Provider Relief Fund in Phase 3
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 29, 2021
A total of $261 million in Phase 3 general distributions had been disbursed to assisted living providers from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund as of Dec....
‘Deeply flawed’ bonus program excludes most assisted living workers, provider group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2022
New York’s healthcare worker bonus program is “deeply flawed, unfair and discriminatory” according to one senior living industry advocate.
Senior living hopeful as House committees share proposals for $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2021
As House committees begin revealing their proposals to be included in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, senior living is reminding legislators not to forget older adults and their caregivers.
Nursing home advocates ask CMS to amend visitation guidelines as COVID-19 spikes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 22, 2021
With the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and a spike in COVID-19 infections overall nationwide, nursing home advocates are asking the federal government to allow providers more discretion...
Ensign Group announces increased revenues; plans to return $23M in relief funds
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 30, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, CA-based Ensign Group announced an adjusted net income of $43.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, a 94.5% year-over-year gain, according to the firm’s earnings release Wednesday....
HHS to issue reporting requirements for provider relief funds
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 27, 2020
Last week the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a notice acknowledging that more detailed Provider Relief Fund reporting guidance and materials will be released on Aug. 17. In the short,...