‘Private equity abuse’ in long-term care is target of new federal bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts have introduced a bill they say is meant to “root out corporate greed and private equity abuse” in nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health...
Senate hearing: ‘Time to begin offering assisted living’ in state veterans homes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2024
Members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging and Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs received more endorsements for assisted living for veterans Wednesday during a joint hearing.
Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’ from SNF staffing rule: NCAL leaders
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2024
Assisted living providers must brace for the impact of increased regulation, experts at the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing warned Monday.
It would be impossible to list all of the legislative wins Clif Porter II has achieved throughout his career.
McKnight’s Senior Living Newsmakers Podcast with Stan Szpytek
Oct 13, 2021
In this podcast, live from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living Convention and Expo, McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois A. Bowers interviews Stan Szpytek, president...
When the going gets tough, the tough do something
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2017
Senior living operators can learn a lesson from the communication efforts of Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living in advance of...
Taking time to celebrate assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2018
National Assisted Living Week began Sunday and continues through Saturday.
Medicaid Access Rule review completed by White House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 16, 2024
A proposed federal rule establishing mandatory quality measures for home- and community-based services and requiring providers to allocate 80% of HCBS payments to direct care worker pay is one step closer...
Fighting the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2023
Two toolkits are out to help senior living providers and others address some of the biggest threats to older adult health and wellness: influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19 and falls.
These programs are the future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2023
Just as important as selecting replacements for executives from existing pools of talent is building and expanding the pipeline of leadership candidates for the future — and not just at the very top....