Provider groups decry ‘chronic underfunding’ as CMS introduces HCBS quality measures
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 22, 2022
The federal government’s introduction Thursday of quality measures for the home- and community-based services offered by assisted living and other providers comes in the midst of “longstanding, chronic...
Beyond compliance: Senior living operator tackles infections, antibiotic use with proprietary tech
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 18, 2022
Proprietary software has helped senior living provider Ecumen to curb antibiotic use and halt viral outbreaks across hundreds of facilities.
State-level policies make difference to direct care workforce: PHI report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2022
State-level policies targeting direct care workers made a difference during the pandemic — over and above federal support provided to long-term care providers. But long-term transformation is necessary...
Assisted living a focus as OSHA increases COVID-19 inspections
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to increase its inspections of assisted living communities and some other types of long-term care and healthcare-related employers as it extends...
Operators less optimistic about operating margins: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Despite improving occupancy, fewer operators expect operating margins to improve, according to a new National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care survey.