Expect ‘explosion’ of operator partnerships to follow COVID-fueled collaboration, experts say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 28, 2021
COVID-19 has accelerated partnerships in long-term care, but experts predict the industry is likely to see even more dramatic merger activity as providers realize the benefits of shared leadership, clinical...
AAHSA board approves new name: LeadingAge
Jul 01, 2010
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging’s board has signed off on a new name for the organization: LeadingAge.
CMS plans to cut Medicare payments by 11.1%, starting Oct. 1
Jul 29, 2011
Medicare payments to nursing homes would be trimmed by 11.1% beginning Oct. 1, under a corrective proposal the federal government issued on Friday. The call for reduced funding comes amid reports that...
Gifford, Phillips named to nursing home campaign
May 23, 2011
Two leading long-term care experts are the new co-chairs of a quality initiative for nursing homes.
LeadingAge convention kicks off Sunday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2021
will take place in person again from Sunday through Wednesday (Oct. 24-27) in Atlanta.
Catholic nursing homes will be affected by HHS contraception regulation
Feb 02, 2012
About 500 Catholic nursing homes in the United States will be affected by a regulation requiring employer health insurance plans to cover contraceptive services.
Stars to help LeadingAge celebrate its 50th birthday at annual meeting and convention
Oct 13, 2011
LeadingAge, the association of nonprofit long-term care providers formerly known as the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, will celebrate its 50th year in existence next week at...
Pandemic is forcing providers to be ‘catalysts of change’ for long-term care sector, association...
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 13, 2020
The leader of the nation’s second largest nursing home association challenged providers to be “catalysts of change” for the long-term care sector as it works to move past the coronavirus public health...
CLASS supporters continue calls to revive the program
Oct 27, 2011
CLASS proponents received a jolt of support Wednesday when a handful of Democrats advocated giving the long-term care insurance program another chance.
Nursing beds continue to slide in annual LZ200 rankings
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 25, 2023
The nation’s largest not-for-profit senior living providers remain largely the same when ranked by the number of skilled nursing beds they provide, even after a year in which many life plan communities...