The Georgia-based senior living operator is choosing to house discharged older hospital patients with COVID-19 as some industry groups are opposing orders from state governments that would restrict providers in their ability to deny such admissions.
The American College of Health Care Administrators has rescheduled its 2020 Convocation & Expo for Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 in New Orleans.
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads in the U.S. and senior living companies face increasing challenges, the Senate on Tuesday did not vote on a relief bill passed by the House. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), however, promised action this week.
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Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
The American College of Health Care Administrators is discontinuing the exams for the certified assisted living administrator (CALA) and certified nursing home administrator (CNHA) credentials, the organization announced Tuesday.
CMS answers FAQs related to HCBS Medicaid beneficiaries with dementia … AHCA/NCAL and ACHCA partner for administrator credentialing, including assisted living … Senate funding bill contains $2 billion for NIH, including Alzheimer’s research … VA considers restricting eligibility for caregivers program
Bill McGinley, who received the American College of Health Care Administrators’ Distinguished Assisted Living Administrator Award earlier this year, has been named president and CEO of the organization, ACHCA announced Thursday.
Las Vegas — Despite the “tough” political and regulatory environment, assisted living and skilled nursing providers “will make it through this. And many of you will not only survive; you will prosper,” American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living President and CEO Mark Parkinson told those attending the opening general session of the organization’s 68th Annual Convention & Expo. He gave four reasons.
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