State Partners

The Mass-ALA Board of Directors announced the selection of Brian Doherty as the new President and CEO of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association, effective July 9, 2018. Brian brings to Mass-ALA a strong and well-established track record in association management and government affairs. Brian has spent the last five years leading and improving two local…

Columbia, Md. —  LifeSpan Network applauds Gov. Hogan for his approval of a 3 percent—or $20.2 million—rate increase for long-term services and supports (LTSS) providers as part of the state’s fiscal year 2019 budget. “This rate increase demonstrates the level of commitment that both the governor and the legislature have for the more than 42,000 individuals…

(Alexandria, Va.)—Argentum announced today that Tim Buchanan, president and CEO at Legend Senior Living, was elected to serve as the new chairman of the Argentum Board of Directors. Most recently, he served as the vice chairman on the board. Considered a pioneer in the industry, Buchanan also served as the first chairman of the Senior…

Columbia, Md. – A new clinical decision support tool aimed at improving quality of care, reducing hospital readmissions, and cutting costs is now available to Maryland skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Launched today through a special partnership between LifeSpan Network and Real Time Medical Systems, the initiative will provide LifeSpan SNF members with a unique opportunity to…

Sacramento, Calif. — The California Assisted Living Association (CALA) today launched a new Workforce Development webpage offering tools for senior living providers to develop, recruit and retain highly qualified team members to serve senior care residents throughout the state. “Assisted living in California is growing exponentially,” said Sally Michael, CALA President. “As such, one of…