‘We’re very excited about this.’ Medicaid rate increase fuels interest from assisted living providers,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 09, 2024
A “significant” bump in Ohio’s assisted living waiver rate isn’t just enticing existing operators to provide services to low-income older adults; it’s also attracting developers that want a piece...
2 bills make Connecticut a ‘better place to grow old,’ senior living provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2024
Two bills signed into law Tuesday address the state of assisted living in Connecticut, including improving transparency, which the senior living industry said will help the state become a “better place...
Insurance rates add to financial challenges facing Florida’s assisted living operators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2024
The rapid increase in commercial property insurance rates in Florida was the final straw for some senior living providers still struggling with workforce challenges, rising wages and inflation.
Laws shielding healthcare professionals seeking mental health services could lead to protections in senior...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 29, 2024
Although new laws in Georgia that create so-called safe-haven programs to protect healthcare professionals who seek mental health services are geared mainly toward physicians and nurses, backers say that...
‘Commonsense’ legislation will create efficiencies through joint training opportunities for providers,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2024
A bill allowing joint provider / surveyor training on reporting and survey responsibilities has passed the Arizona Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature.
Assisted living certifiers need more training on waiver rule changes, advocates say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 11, 2024
Individuals certifying Ohio assisted living communities should receive additional training to clarify confusion over “particularly challenging areas” of Ohio’s assisted living waiver for memory care...
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.
Care, training improvements coming so ‘tragic events…never happen again’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
Some Colorado assisted living providers are under an unflattering spotlight from an article in the general media, but a senior living advocate tells McKnight’s Senior Living that the industry already...
‘Well intentioned’ senior living relocation bill fails to address low Medicaid reimbursement rates
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2023
A bill that would extend the amount of time that Wisconsin assisted living communities, nursing homes or managed care organizations are required to notify residents of eviction or relocation is being called...
Bills would limit assisted living liability claims against ‘passive investors’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Two proposed bills that have the backing of Florida’s senior living industry would limit liability claims against “passive investors” who are not involved in the day-to-day operations of assisted...