Minimum staffing requirements good idea in theory only: AHCA/NCAL
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2023
A federal nursing home minimum staffing mandate “sounds like a good idea, but in practice, it is not,” American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living President and CEO Mark...
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...
Business briefs, Sept. 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2024
NCAL, Bickford, Maplewood execs discuss hot topics in assisted living … University-based retirement communities create innovation, opportunities for all involved … CFPB, AARP, FDIC to jointly host...
New rules meant to ensure parity for mental health, physical health insurance coverage
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 10, 2024
The US Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury departments on Monday issued final rules meant to elevate mental health coverage to the same level as physical health coverage under private insurance...
Workforce participation expected to continue to decline, report finds
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 27, 2024
In another troubling sign for the ongoing staffing shortages facing the long-term care industry, a new report finds that US workforce participation among the prime working age population is continuing...
New federal staffing mandate poses greater challenge in some states, Altarum reports
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 26, 2024
Staffing challenges have been prevalent in nursing care since the pandemic, and a federal minimum staffing rule coming down the pike could have a negative impact on some facilities. A recently published...
Access to skilled care care approaching crisis levels
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 23, 2024
Families are facing fewer care options and delays in securing care for their elders, according to the 2024 Access to Care report from the American Health Care Association.
Senior living industry celebrates decision overruling FTC’s noncompete ban
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 22, 2024
A federal judge’s decision to strike down the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on employment noncompete agreements is being celebrated by the senior living industry, among other business and employer...
Business briefs, Aug. 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 13, 2024
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year over year: survey … Home ownership among older adults decreases slightly … OSHA kicks off Safe and Sound Week … 2 SNFs earn AHCA...
Business briefs, July 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 29, 2024
Welltower, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, DaVita among TIME’s most sustainable companies … Meridian raises $22M on Longest Day … Tutera receives 27 ational Quality Awards from AHCA/NCAL this year …...