The second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards celebration takes place this evening in Chicago. And what a night it promises to be.
A big lump of coal … and an opportunity
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
Christmas came early for the senior living field on Sunday, when providers collectively found a big lump of coal in the industry stocking. But that stocking also contains an opportunity.
CMS’ HCBS access rule adds burdens, industry says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2023
Compensation spending requirement, quality measures are the focus of comments that groups submitted to the federal government.
Singing the praises of industry advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2021
AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson recently was expressing appreciation for two leaders of other associations.
Reasons for hope as a new week begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2021
We start the week with reasons to hope despite the pandemic.
1.5 million reasons not to ‘rob’ senior living to pay for roads, bridges and sewer pipes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2021
Senior living and care leaders turned up the pressure on members of Congress on Friday, pointing out the dangers associated with a rumored plan to take $24 billion away from the Provider Relief Fund —...
No side of COVID with my turkey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2020
I’ll make my mother’s dressing recipe, a family favorite, and the rest of the meal, for two instead of 20, and at some point during the day, I hope to join my siblings and their families for a video...
Is regulation helping or hurting senior living innovation?
By
Jess Stonefield
Nov 04, 2019
Despite improvements, numerous areas of senior housing still demand innovation. How will regulation help — or hurt — innovations in those areas?
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.
Taking time to celebrate assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2018
National Assisted Living Week began Sunday and continues through Saturday.