More news for Wednesday, June 26
Providers receive two-year reprieve on non-emergency transport coverage … Operator faces lawsuit after resident allegedly left in hot van for 6 hours
TOP NEWS
Medicare Advantage plans have higher readmission rates than traditional Medicare: study
Older adults enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans had higher 30-day readmission rates than traditional Medicare enrollees in a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.
Proposed federal changes endanger providers’ ability to serve low-income adults, groups say
Aging services providers’ ability to serve low-income older adults will be hindered if the federal government proceeds with proposed changes to how it measures poverty, according to advocacy organizations representing the industry.
GAO: Centralized, promoted information would help assisted living operators in rural areas
A report released Monday by the Government Accountability Office suggests ways that assisted living communities and other aging services provides could be better served by the federal government.
Editors' Columns
Where the Democratic presidential candidates stand on health insurance and long-term care
Should health insurers be required to cover long-term care? A New York Times survey of the Democratic candidates for president uncovers their views.
Forget the fluff: Here are the perks your staff really craves
Trendy perks are popping up, but are they really the little extras your workers crave?
Guest Column
Has pop culture ruined retirement?
How does society interpret the idea of retirement? Three television shows come to mind.
Marketplace Column
Getting unstuck: Professional financial strategy for growth and peace of mind
Worries about staff, vacancy, cash flow, contracts, suppliers… the list is endless, and the stress eats away at both our profits and our health.
Company News
It’s official — Covenant Retirement Communities gets new name
Covenant Retirement Communities formally has rebranded to Covenant Living Communities and Services.
People in the news, June 25
Appointments, promotions and honors at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, CiminoCare, Florida Assisted Living Association, Greystone, Heron’s Key, Legend Senior Living, Life Care Services, New Senior Investment Group, Senior Living Communities, Timber Ridge at Talus, Vi, Watercrest Senior Living Group, Zanthion and more.
Product News
PharMerica buys PropacPayless
Louisville, KY-based Pharmerica has acquired PropacPayless, an independent senior living and long-term care pharmacy based in Vancouver, WA, from Moda Health.
In Focus
Walking, dancing for a purpose
Instead of welcoming summer by heading to the beach or lounging by the pool, residents of two different senior living organizations spent the longest day of the year in more meaningful ways. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!
