HCBS gap analysis should avoid ‘Hunger Games’ scenario, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 01, 2023
As the state of New Hampshire embarks on a gap analysis of its home- and community-based services system, one senior living organization leader is cautioning against a “Hunger Games” scenario that...
Business briefs, Dec. 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2023
Senator promises legislation to quash nursing home staffing mandate … Report: Waiting lists preventing hundreds of thousands from accessing HCBS …UnitedHealth Group to advance value-based, home care...
Medicaid HCBS waiting lists force difficult decisions for some assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2023
State Medicaid home- and community-based services program waiting lists could force difficult decisions for some assisted living operators with residents who have spent down their resources but now must...
Business briefs, Nov. 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 29, 2023
CCRCs continue to report higher occupancy than other senior living segments: Ziegler … PHI advocates for Casey bill ensuring continued funding for HCBS … Eldermark Partners with ServiceTrac on resident...
PHI advocates for Casey bill ensuring continued funding for HCBS
By
Adam Healy
Nov 28, 2023
Senior care policy institute PHI recently threw its support behind the Home- and Community-Based Services Relief Act.
More news for Wednesday, Nov. 1
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 01, 2023
HUD makes COVID-19 test kits available to Section 202 providers … Salzburg statement sets priorities, recommendations to recognize value of care, caregivers … Report outlines disparities in HCBS access,...
Business briefs, Oct. 26
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 26, 2023
Federal bill would stabilize HCBS funds for home care, assisted living … Advocates warn of slower sales as nursing home ownership law begins … LeadingAge Maryland awarded almost $300K to support affordable...
Business briefs, Oct. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 24, 2023
Medicaid LTSS spending continues shift toward HCBS for older adults … Health insurance premiums rose by 7% in 2023: KFF … Fitch Ratings downgrades Fellowship Village revenue bonds to BBB-; outlook...
Medicaid LTSS spending continues shift toward HCBS for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 23, 2023
Medicaid long-term services and supports spending continues to shift toward home- and community-based services, including services provided in assisted living communities, according to two new reports...
HCBS assisted living waiver on tap for ‘significant and historic’ investments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 19, 2023
Revisions to dozens of rules for state home- and community-based waivers, including the assisted living waiver, are earning support from Ohio’s senior living advocates.