Americans would have difficulty paying for a year of long-term care: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2023
The majority of adults say that it would be “impossible” or “very difficult” to pay for long-term care, according to the results of a survey by KFF, published last week.
COVID-19 public health emergency will end May 11: President Biden
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 30, 2023
The COVID-19 national and public health emergency declarations will end on May 11, President Biden announced Monday afternoon in a statement to Congress.
COVID-19 public health emergency will not end in January: reports
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2022
The public health emergency due to COVID-19 will not end in January, according to published reports.
AHCA/NCAL asks HHS to extend COVID-19 public health emergency past Jan. 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2022
The COVID-19 public health emergency should be extended past Jan. 11 “so that long-term and post-acute care providers can continue to offer the most efficient and effective care possible and so our nation’s...
COVID-19 public health emergency extended again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2022
The federal public health emergency related to COVID-19 was renewed Friday “[a]s a result of the continued consequences” of the pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday.
HHS: Public health emergency likely to last rest of year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2021
The federal public health emergency related to the coronavirus pandemic likely will extend through 2021, Acting Health and Human Services Secretary Norris Cochran said Friday in a letter to governors.
Reputation management can guide providers through ‘perfect storm’ created by pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything when it comes to reputational management, according to the keynote speaker at SMASH Week 2020.
HHS announces $20 billion in new COVID-19 relief funding; Assisted living eligible
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2020
The federal government on Thursday announced $20 billion in new funding for assisted living communities and other providers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Providers can start applying on...
COVID-19 prompts closer look at healthcare in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2020
The fear that COVID-19 has created about congregate living “is very real,” and the senior living industry must take steps to allay it, according to Nexus Insights founder and President Bob Kramer.
Technology-enabled services and care are fueling innovation in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Investments in technology and technology-enabled care are fueling innovation in the senior living and care industry, although more investment is needed, according to industry experts.