Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Updated Daily
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Updated Daily
Marsh (largest insurance broker in the world) recently released its 2024 General and Professional Liability Report 2024-General-Professional-Liability-Benchmark-Report-MAR-USA. The report includes data from fifty senior living and long-term care providers comprising 10,300 closed claims with paid…
According to a recent Fitch Ratings report, employment levels at life plan/continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and SNFs are still 5.90% lower than before the pandemic. Life Plan Communities Labor Tracker: September 2024 (fitchratings.com) Per…
Among the many challenges providers have faced economically, higher borrowing rates (interest) has remained in the top three. For senior living, higher capital costs and tighter borrowing conditions (LTV, more restrictive covenants, etc.) have all…
Here’s an oldie but a goodie for today. The House Ways and Means Committee is reportedly considering a markup of legislation this month that would revamp Medicare’s physician payment system. This move could increase the…
Not sure how many times I’ve heard the worn phrases of “think outside the box”, “brainstorm”, “explore new perspectives”, across my career. Now, I’m not saying that these concepts don’t have merit. I am however,…
Tonight’s presidential debate should be policy focused but likely, won’t be or won’t be with sufficient detail. There are a ton of policy issues that should be discussed. Healthcare policy, in my opinion, should be…
Nursing assistants are anticipated to experience the largest projected shortfall among all healthcare occupations analyzed, with an expected national shortage exceeding 73,000 assistants by 2028. This projection is based on a report by Mercer, which…
Late last year, CMS proposed a final rule to address the issue of coverage denials or service denials via prior authorization on behalf of Medicare Advantage Plans. Between providers and patients, coverage issues have significantly…
With increasing older adult demand for hospital care, an ongoing wave of nursing home closures is creating post-acute access issues. Since 2020, 774 nursing homes have closed, and only seven new facilities opened in 2024….
The U.S. spends more than any other world nation on healthcare – gross dollars and per capita. The systemic growth of spending continues at rate beyond inflation, spurred-on by an aging demographic and chronic diseases…
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