AlerisLife names Jeff Leer president and CEO, plans cost cuts, reorganization
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Jeff Leer has been appointed president and CEO of Newton, MA-based AlerisLife, a position he has held on an interim basis since former President and CEO Katie Potter resigned April 30.
AlerisLife names interim CEO to replace Katie Potter, begins operational review
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Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
AlerisLife (formerly Five Star Senior Living) announced Monday morning that Katie Potter has resigned as president and CEO and that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Leer has been appointed to succeed her on...
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
Senior living industry turnaround could begin in second quarter, CEO says
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 03, 2021
Signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic could begin to show in the senior living industry in the second quarter, Adam Portnoy, president and CEO of The RMR Group Inc., said Tuesday.
Extend COVID-19 public emergency declaration, provider group urges HHS
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2021
The federal public health emergency declared due to COVID-19, which is set to expire Jan. 23, should be extended until five criteria are met, American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted...
Assisted living, affordable housing residents could be affected by Medicaid block grant plan, advocates...
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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.
Continuing Care Hall of Fame to induct 4 next month
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2019
More than 150 years of service to the senior living industry will be recognized when four new members are inducted into the Continuing Care Hall of Fame next month, according to event organizers.
Philip Esformes sentenced to 20 years in prison in healthcare fraud case
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2019
Former Florida assisted living and skilled nursing facility owner Philip Esformes has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a case that the federal government continues to describe as “the...
Long-term care on five-year roll with M&A deal volume: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2019
The long-term care subsector had the most merger and acquisition deals among all healthcare subsectors in the second quarter, continuing a trend that has been observed since at least 2014, according to...
Pets offer health benefits but also have drawbacks, finds poll of older adults
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2019
Pets can help older adults cope with mental and physical health challenges, but they also can lead to challenges of their own, according to newly released results of a national poll.