Assisted living, skilled nursing providers have broad immunity in negligence claims, justices find… Former AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson joins Ensign Group board … DOL holds ERISA advisory council meeting...
Life expectancy gains slowing, necessitating changes to assumptions about retirement
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 09, 2024
Life expectancy gains are slowing, meaning it might be time for society to rethink the age at which people should retire and how much money they will need to save to live out the rest of their lives, the...
Business briefs, Oct. 8
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 08, 2024
Trust is foundation for building culture, retaining employees … Assisted living’s moment in the spotlight necessitates more education of regulators, legislators, families … New Supreme Court precedent...
Private equity in senior living an increasing focus of federal, state government
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 07, 2024
Legislative and regulatory efforts threaten needed investment, industry advocates say.
Bipartisan bill would ease long-term care workforce shortage, advocates say, but ‘there’s more to...
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2024
Legislation introduced last week by Reps. James Comer (R-KY) and Morgan McGarvey (D-NY) aims to boost the nation’s shortage of nurses, nurse aides and other healthcare professionals.
Business briefs, Sept. 20
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2024
Nursing homes get good news as telehealth extensions, CNA assistance bills advance … Fraud losses among older adults reached $3.4 billion last year … Report offers key strategies for reducing home...
Business briefs, Sept. 12
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2024
NCAL, Bickford, Maplewood execs discuss hot topics in assisted living … University-based retirement communities create innovation, opportunities for all involved … CFPB, AARP, FDIC to jointly host...
New rules meant to ensure parity for mental health, physical health insurance coverage
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 10, 2024
The US Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury departments on Monday issued final rules meant to elevate mental health coverage to the same level as physical health coverage under private insurance...
Access to skilled care care approaching crisis levels
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 23, 2024
Families are facing fewer care options and delays in securing care for their elders, according to the 2024 Access to Care report from the American Health Care Association.
Business briefs, Aug. 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 15, 2024
CCRC occupancy recovery continues, led by independent living … AHCA, HHS seek quick timeline in federal staffing mandate case … Consumer price index rose 0.2% in July … AmeriCorps RSVP applications...