HRSA may seek recovery of $159M in potential PRF overpayments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2024
An audit of Phase 2 distributions from the Provider Relief Fund has revealed roughly $18.4 million in potential overpayments that a federal watchdog agency says should be recovered from healthcare providers.
Train employees for ‘acuity creep’ or face potential risk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
DENVER—The level of needs of older adults moving into assisted living communities today is similar to that of seniors who would move into nursing homes in the past, and if operators and providers don’t...
RIP PRF: Debt ceiling deal effectively ends pandemic relief program with billions unspent
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2023
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal has officially signaled the death knell for the Provider Relief Fund, with billions in funds that potentially could have assisted senior living and other long-term care...
Senior living faces lingering workforce, financial challenges, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2023
Although the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased costs, decreased revenue and exacerbated staffing shortages across the healthcare continuum, assisted living providers weathered those challenges with fewer...
Paxlovid soon will not be free for Americans
Dec 07, 2022
At this point, about 6 million Americans have taken free Paxlovid doses.
Inflation could stifle pandemic recovery among CCRCs: Fitch
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2022
Operating performance and future demand for continuing care retirement / life plan communities could be significantly affected if inflationary pressures continue beyond this year, according to Fitch Ratings.
Bill proposes study of effects of price gouging on providers during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2022
A proposed bill calling for a study of how healthcare providers have been affected by price gouging by temporary staffing agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives...
Insurance premiums rise for senior living operators due to pandemic: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2022
Professional liability and property insurance premiums for senior living operators are increasing thanks to COVID-19, according to the results of a new National Investment Center for Seniors Housing &...
3 lessons that COVID has taught activity directors about reimagining resident programs
By
Michelle Sayre, CTRS, CDP
Jun 13, 2022
Armed with lessons from the pandemic, we’re now more creative, energized and excited to plan activities for our residents.
Ventas riding senior housing recovery with occupancy, revenue growth
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2022
The senior living industry pandemic recovery is underway with accelerating demand, strong rate increases and rapidly improving clinical conditions, with expectations for occupancy and revenue growth going...