Operator error means some could miss out on $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund payments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
Provider error could mean the loss of $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund monies for some senior living organizations.
‘Tough operating environment’ means Healthpeak’s future growth is outside of senior housing, executives...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2020
The majority of Healthpeak Properties’ future growth will be in the life sciences and medical office buildings, and a potential exists that the real estate investment trust will reduce its investment...
Prepare for ‘vigorous respiratory virus’ season, public health experts warn
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 08, 2021
Relaxed COVID-19 mitigation measures, travel and a lack of protective immunity against last season’s influenza virus could mean a potentially “vigorous respiratory virus season,” according to public...
CDC draws fine line between staying ‘up to date’ on COVID-19 vaccinations, fully vaccinated status
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 07, 2022
Being “up to date” on COVID-19 vaccinations means getting a booster shot, according to updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But public health officials stopped...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 15
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2021
House Build Back Better markups mean historic opportunities for staffing, HCBS services … LTC pharmacy giant Omnicare to require COVID vaccination of all employees … Older Americans faring worse economically...
Independent living model means lower occupancy losses, better financial performance during pandemic,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant effect on the senior living industry, New Senior Investment Group’s independent living business model has meant lower occupancy losses,...
Want to attract prospects? Communicate your COVID-19 protocols, speaker advises
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2020
Attracting consumers to senior living means creating the right product for the right market at the right price, according to the head of a market research firm speaking at the virtual Argentum Senior Living...
When COVID case counts are low, relax but prepare for future outbreaks: speaker
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2022
It’s OK to relax a little and take off that mask when community COVID-19 transmission rates are low. But an epidemiologist says that that’s also the time to prepare.
Task force work groups aim to chart a path for senior living’s transformation post-COVID-19
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 11, 2020
After meeting virtually over two days at the end of May, members of the International Council on Active Aging’s COVID-19 Senior Living Task Force now are breaking into work groups to provide input into...
CMS provides guide to streamline process to receive COVID-19 test kits
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2020
The federal government has released new tools meant to reduce paperwork and streamline the certification application process for assisted living providers seeking Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments...