Workers successfully challenge pension funding based on ‘church plan’
By
John O'Connor
Apr 09, 2018
In a case ripe with implications for religiously affiliated senior living organizations, employees at a Kentucky medical center earned a key victory in a lawsuit alleging inadequate pension funding.
Following delay, Kindred shareholders approve Humana deal
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2018
Kindred Healthcare shareholders have approved a sale to Humana and two private equity firms. The action will expedite Kindred’s merger with a large insurer.
New round of federal funding targets elder abuse
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2017
The federal government will spend an additional $3.42 million to counter physical and fiscal crimes against the elderly, according to the Justice Department.
Overtime injunction puts many operators in a tough position
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2016
Many senior living operators now find themselves at a crossroads, thanks to a court injunction that puts a new overtime regulation on hold.
Harvard study: Elderly demographics will crush existing housing and service options
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
The nation’s surging elderly population will create unprecedented demand for affordable housing and service options within two decades, a Harvard University study asserts.
LCCA will pay $145 million
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
Life Care Centers of America will pay $145 million to settle rehabilitation-overbilling accusations, the Department of Justice has announced.
Resident OK? Perhaps not
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2016
When a resident recently back from the hospital claims to be fine, don’t be so sure.
Little change for occupancy
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2016
Senior living occupancy rates averaged 89.7% in the second quarter, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. That marked a 0.3% downturn from the first quarter. Within the...
Feds targeting HCBS options
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2016
The federal government is aggressively attempting to keep people out of skilled nursing facilities by enrolling them in home- and community-based programs instead, the Associated Press reports.
Program trims visits to the ER
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2016
A pilot program involving Brookdale Senior Living shows that non-skilled operators can improve care quality while beating nursing homes on price.