As ‘unprecedented’ crisis continues, workforce issues top 5 priorities for NCAL, executive director...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2022
NASHVILLE, TN — As assisted living providers continue to experience an “unprecedented workforce crisis right now,” the issue tops the list of five priorities for the National Center for Assisted...
‘A lot on the line in November,’ NCAL executive director says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
The outcome of the midterm elections Nov. 6 will determine whether assisted living operators will have another fight for Medicaid on their hands, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director...
NCAL hits Washington to educate members of Congress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2017
National Center for Assisted Living members will converge on the nation’s capital Monday and Tuesday with four themes in mind for legislators and their staffs, NCAL Executive Director Scott Tittle...
Tittle: No time for assumptions about assisted living regulation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2017
Las Vegas — The state of affairs in the nation’s capital puts assisted living in a strong position to maintain regulation at the state level, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director...
A chance to stabilize the senior living workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2023
The federal government’s proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes ultimately would affect assisted living providers, too. But CMS is accepting comments through Nov. 6.
A divided Congress isn’t all bad news, NCAL executive director says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2019
There’s some good news associated with the divided Congress that hasn’t accomplished much this year, National Center for Assisted Living Executive Director Scott Tittle said Sunday during NCAL Day.
Looking for provider relief funds? These tips can help
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 25, 2020
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would distribute approximately $15 billion in grants to eligible state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program...
Provider group pushes CMS for more guidance on HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
Delays by CMS in issuing additional guidance on its final rule related to home- and community-based services may mean that assisted living communities are excluded from providing such services to older...
Medicaid a major challenge to providing affordable assisted living, NCAL says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 30, 2023
The Medicaid program is one of the major challenges to the provision of affordable assisted living, according to a new white paper from the National Center for Assisted Living. At issue, according to the...
More news for Monday, June 3
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2024
CMS updates Medicaid adult core healthcare quality measurement sets and mandatory reporting guidance … Report accuses Biden administration of weaponizing government at expense of workers … AHCA/NCAL...