Report alleges Medicaid discrimination at Massachusetts nursing homes … CMS provides guidance on emergency preparedness testing exercises … NIC, UChicago to study impact of COVID-19 pandemic on seniors...
Economist sees ‘extraordinary’ mess with Medicare, Medicaid programs
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 19, 2018
CHICAGO — Entitlement reform is sorely needed for programs such as top long-term care funders Medicare and Medicaid, a leading economist said Thursday. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s former Director...
Skilled care occupancy rates down in second quarter: NIC
By
John O'Connor
Sep 15, 2016
Second-quarter occupancy rates in skilled care facilities fell to 82.2%, or their lowest level since figures started being tracked in 2011, according to a new National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Also in the News for Monday, July 16
Jul 16, 2018
SNF occupancy dips in 2Q, private rent growth slows, NIC says … Regulatory review next after Good Samaritan membership approves Sanford merger … Quality Care Properties resolves shareholder...
Also in the News for Tuesday, August 16
Aug 16, 2016
Seniors housing absorption should see bounce, NIC economist says … Phone checklist may be tool in preventing hospital readmissions…. Close to 100 residents evacuated from NY nursing home during...
Improving economy will help senior living field, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2012
Senior living operators should be cautiously optimistic due to the rebounding economy and increased consumer confidence, a lead economist said in March.
Also in the News for Friday, July 14
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 14, 2023
Vacant senior care jobs declining: NIC … Senator once again pressures HHS on return to in-person work … LeadingAge calls for moratorium on HCBS rule for two provider groups
Skilled nursing occupancy highest since April 2020
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2022
Demand for skilled nursing is on the rise, as occupancy continues to recover from pandemic lows, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report released by the National Investment Center for...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot: Robert...
Skilled nursing occupancy dips amid overall senior living slowdown
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2019
After a brief shot of optimism last month, skilled nursing occupancy rates dropped slightly in the second quarter. The fade comes as managed care and declining lengths of stay continue to erode SNF operators’...