— “In a blow to Medicaid-certified long-term care providers in the nation’s capital, officials announced the District of Columbia would not make Medicaid payments during the federal government shutdown.” – McKnight’s
— “In the two years since an 11.1% reimbursement cut for skilled nursing facilities hit, providers have regrouped and have achieved modest successes, the president of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living told attendees at the 64th annual convention, which is being held in Phoenix.” – McKnight’s
— “Modest expansions of meal delivery programs could reduce the number of Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes, but such a plan would not be cost-effective in every state, according to newly published research.” – McKnight’s
— “Assisted living continues to boom in the seniors housing market, but caution is needed as more units are slated to open in mid-2014, said experts Thursday at the annual meeting of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry.” – McKnight’s
