Topics – LTSS / HCBS / PACE

LTSS / HCBS / PACE

Affordability, healthcare access key to best states, cities for retirees in 2022

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

May 04, 2022

Affordability, healthcare access and quality of life weighed heavily in two recent reports on the best cities and states to retire to in 2022.

Federal HCBS investment could lead to national uniformity: KFF

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Mar 09, 2022

Home- and community-based services eligibility, spending and benefits vary substantially by state, but states continue to view HCBS as a way to provide an alternative to institutional long-term care, according…

Bill calls for $2.5 billion investment in affordable senior housing, service providers

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Mar 01, 2022

Legislation targeting the affordable housing and homelessness crisis is looking to funnel $2.5 billion into a federal affordable housing program for older adults. 

Service line diversification offers growth opportunities for senior living: Ziegler

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Feb 28, 2022

As senior living operators consider strategic opportunities for growth in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, service line diversification offers a variety of options, according to specialty investment…

Workforce advisory council offers direct care workers voice in recruitment, retention efforts

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Feb 15, 2022

A first-of-its-kind advisory council is giving Maine’s assisted living community, nursing home and home health employees a voice in policy decisions affecting them.

Transforming direct care workforce requires innovative strategies, policy changes: study

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Feb 14, 2022

Policy changes and innovative strategies are key to transforming direct care jobs and stabilizing the workforce, according to a recent study from PHI.

More news for Thursday, Jan. 6

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Jan 06, 2022

San Francisco to require COVID-19 boosters for healthcare workers … Assisted living community cited for knowingly employing unvaccinated workers … CMS extends California’s Medicaid waivers … Senior…

Assisted living could provide new options for states focused on expanding HCBS access, quality: report

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Dec 01, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on home- and community-based services needs for older adults, leading to the introduction of several federal proposals for significant policy changes and funding. But addressing…

Now is the time for for older adults, their caregivers: aging services leaders

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Nov 11, 2021

As the country waits for action on the historic $1.75 trillion social spending bill, long-term care advocates are ramping up campaigns angling to refocus attention on the sector. 

Slimmer, $1.75T Build Back Better framework calls for ‘historic’ investment in older adults, but…

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Oct 29, 2021

A pared down, $1.75 trillion social spending package framework announced Thursday by President Biden is being called a “historic step” for older adults, but greater investments still are necessary…

States overlooking untapped potential of dual-eligible special needs plans: report

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Oct 28, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act is expected to infuse $11 billion in federal dollars to states to bolster home- and community-based services in Medicaid. But few states are connecting the dots on how integrated…

How states ‘way beyond crisis’ should invest in direct care workforce: panel

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Oct 20, 2021

Given the recent actual — and potential — federal investment in federal Medicaid programs, a panel of experts has laid out the current landscape and key opportunities for states that are “way beyond…

Disparities in healthcare use, outcomes in assisted living tied to socioeconomic status more than discrimination:…

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Oct 18, 2021

Disparities in healthcare use and outcomes among assisted living residents has more to do with residents’ socioeconomic status than with discrimination based solely on race or ethnicity, according to…

Researchers suggest 3 options for federal funding of HCBS but say commitment is needed

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 29, 2021

Although the country depends on Medicaid as a safety net for people who need long-term services and supports, the current status of home- and community-based services does a “disservice to people who…

In-home booster preparations underway at some home care agencies

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Diane Eastabrook

Sep 24, 2021

Even before another federal agency’s panel approved booster shots for seniors, the wheels were in motion at some home care companies to get COVID-19 boosters into the arms of their clients.

More news for Thursday, Sept. 23

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Sep 23, 2021

Ventas completes $2.3 billion acquisition of New Senior Investment Group … Expanding home- and community-based services means a stronger economy: Moody’s Analytics … Long-term care industry emphasizes…

California PACE bill in peril

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Diane Eastabrook

Sep 23, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) may veto a bill passed by the California state Legislature that would make permanent flexibilities for Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

Strong Q4 revenues propel InnovAge for growth in 2022

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Diane Eastabrook

Sep 22, 2021

A nearly 7.5% increase in census helped InnovAge, a leading Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, turn in blockbuster fourth-quarter revenues.

As wheelchair-bound therapist, I understand value of PACE for seniors, family caregivers

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Alyssa Armstrong

Sep 21, 2021

I have dedicated my career to giving people their independence back.

Senior living industry pushes infrastructure agenda during budget talks

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

Aug 27, 2021

As legislative committees work on how to divvy up the $3.5 trillion approved by the House of Representatives earlier this week in the fiscal year 2022 budget resolution, the senior living and care industry…