Former ombudsman allegedly stole up to $50,000 from resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2017
A former senior advocate faces her next court date Friday after being indicted on several felony counts for allegedly stealing up to $50,000 from an assisted living resident for whom she was responsible....
66 assisted living communities meet at least two NCAL quality goals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2017
Sixty-six assisted living communities have attained two or more of the four goals in the National Center for Assisted Living’s Quality Initiative, NCAL has announced.
GOP lawmakers say they will seek Medicare, Medicaid changes next year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2017
While Republicans in the Senate and House of Representatives work to reconcile their two versions of a tax reform bill that analysts say could add more than $1 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years,...
Past efforts point way to future success of Medicaid LTSS reform: report
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2017
As the population depending on Medicaid long-term services and supports grows, the experiences of several states offer lessons that providers can use to identify opportunities to collaborate with state...
$1.4 billion PharMerica acquisition by KKR complete; growth in assisted living arena expected
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 08, 2017
The $1.4 billion acquisition of PharMerica Corp. by a newly formed company controlled by global investment firm KKR has been completed ahead of schedule. The company previously had announced its intention...
Residential and personal care spending tops $173.5 billion
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2017
Spending on residential and personal care was $173.5 billion in 2016, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ National Health Expenditures report, published Wednesday.
Outlook for CCRC occupancy depends on type of community
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2017
Occupancy at continuing care retirement communities is trending upward overall, but some types of communities are experiencing higher rates than others, according to the National Investment Center for...
Bill would make it easier for workers to bring age discrimination cases
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 07, 2017
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation aimed at making it easier for older Americans to bring work-related age discrimination cases as the United States marks the 50th anniversary year of...
15 best ‘LGBT-friendly’ senior housing communities named
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2017
California and Florida dominate a new list of the top 15 senior housing communities deemed welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.
Wildfires endanger California senior living communities again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2017
Wildfires came roaring back to California this week, less than two months after senior living operators in the state encountered blazes that put in motion emergency response plans, damaged or destroyed...