Within just three years, $265 billion worth of health care services for older adults could shift from facilities to the home, without reducing quality or access. That’s based on a survey of physicians conducted by McKinsey & Co., with results shared in a report issued Feb 1. The report is a must-read for senior living […]
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As 2022 begins, headlines are unfortunately reminiscent of 2020, featuring news of Covid-19 case counts, global disruptions to business and transportation, and even whole cities going into lock down. But for the U.S. senior living industry, history will not repeat itself in 2022. That’s thanks largely to the number of residents vaccinated against Covid-19 and […]
One year ago, vaccine clinics were just getting underway in senior living communities, raising hopes for a better year ahead after the devastating toll exacted by Covid-19 in 2020. While Covid-19 vaccines have been a gamechanger for senior living providers, the quotes below reflect that 2021 presented plenty of daunting challenges, including unprecedented labor pressures. […]
More senior living providers in Minnesota are partnering with nonprofit health plan provider UCare to make Medicare Advantage plans available to residents. UCare plans have already been available to residents of more than 160 communities operated by more than 20 providers in the Gopher State. New UCare partners for 2022 are Bluestone Physician Services, CareChoice […]
Medicare Advantage (MA) will turn 25 years old in 2022, and the insurance program is not only getting older but more popular among older adults — with senior living providers playing an increasingly prominent role in driving MA growth and innovation. Recent headlines showcase the continuing integration between senior living and Medicare Advantage. Last week, […]
The fall open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans is now underway, and this year marks two milestones demonstrating the ongoing integration between MA and senior living. With the start of the enrollment period on Oct. 15, a group of senior living providers known as the Perennial Consortium began to enroll the first beneficiaries […]