Advocacy groups ‘strongly urge’ DOL to consider changes to processing Schedule A petitions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 16, 2022
LeadingAge and the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living met Monday with staff from the Department of Labor to “strongly urge” the agency to consider changes to Schedule...
Staffing, drugs, bullies top senior living challenges
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2018
Senior living operators and association officials discussed major trends facing operators Monday at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living convention, and it didn’t...
Paul Ryan talks healthcare, immigration at NIC in first post-Congress speech
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2019
The Medicaid and immigration programs will be reformed, and senior living and long-term care providers can help shape the outcome, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) said during Thursday’s...
‘Best days are ahead’ under Trump, with caveats, financial adviser says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 16, 2017
Gross domestic product growth could increase to 3% starting in 2018, one expert predicts, if the federal government can enact several reforms, among them healthcare and immigration.
New opportunities in assisted living offer reasons for hope, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2018
Times may be challenging for long-term care providers right now, but opportunities exist to help determine the future of the industry, leaders of the American Health Care Association and National Center...
Senior living trends: Prepare for historic changes in 2020
By
Craig Abbott
Jan 06, 2020
Like never before, senior living and care organizations are facing a time of great uncertainty. These trends will have significant bearing within the senior living space.
How financial wellness can be a recruiting advantage for senior living operators
By
Michelle Clark
Sep 26, 2019
The need for direct care workers never has been more urgent. That means pay needs to improve and benefits need to be rethought.
Worker shortage, mounting risks call for creative solutions
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Feb 27, 2020
Pressures are intensifying as we move forward, making it imperative for providers across the continuum to sharpen their risk-management capabilities even as they get creative where they can on the problem-solving...
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
Four takeaways from the NIC meeting
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2017
While I have been attending NIC conferences for more than two decades, I marvel at how relevant and informative they continue to be. The 2017 event was no exception. Here are but four takeaways from last...