April 17, 2008
Statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) on the Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing, “Caring for Our Seniors: How Can We Support the Frontlines?”


Mar. 28, 2008
Older People Want to Use Technology to Help Them Remain at Home
WASHINGTON-- Older adults want to use technology so they can age safely in their home. Family caregivers agree believing technology can ease some of the challenges of caregiving. Concerns such as cost to install and maintain equipment remain barriers for people 65-plus and for caregivers. These are the conclusions of two new reports, one from AARP and the other from the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).

Mar. 06, 2008
AAHSA Applauds Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) Draft Recommendations for Revising the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Payment System
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) today applauded MedPAC for its persistent work to improve the Medicare SNF payment system, rationalize payments and better target public dollars towards needed patient care.

Mar. 05, 2008
Research Shows Growing Prevalence of Diabetes in America’s Nursing Homes
Washington, D.C. - One in four nursing home residents over 65 had diabetes and was at an increased risk for conditions affecting their quality of life, according to new research report from the Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS).

Feb. 27, 2008
MEDASSETS AND AAHSA TO ESTABLISH LARGEST BUYING GROUP FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT LONG TERM CARE PROVIDERS
ATLANTA (February 26, 2008) MedAssets, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDAS) and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) announced today their agreement to align AAHSA’s Group Purchasing program with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems starting in February 2008.

Feb. 12, 2008
Statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Release of the New National Poor-Performing Nursing Home List

Feb. 04, 2008
Statement from Larry Minnix, President & CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) on The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Ninth Scope of Work for Quality Improvement Organizations
“Over the past five years, nursing homes nationwide have been on a quest to improve quality in their work for America’s most vulnerable citizens. This journey started with the development of Quality First under the guidance of National Commission for Quality Long-term Care and continued with the establishment of the Advancing Excellence in America’s Nursing Homes initiative. CMS’ new scope of work for QIOs is an important next step in helping homes who need help move forward on this important quest to achieve excellence and earn public trust.

Feb. 04, 2008
Statement from Larry Minnix, President and CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging on the President’s FY2009 Budget
The budget proposal President Bush submitted to Congress today sets out priorities that are completely at odds with the tremendous growth in this country’s aging population.

Jan. 30, 2008
Capitol Hill Briefing Features Technologies That Could Transform the Lives of Seniors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate’s Special Committee on Aging, in conjunction with the Medical Technology Caucus and with the assistance of the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST), today hosted a briefing and technology demonstration on some of the latest innovations in services for America’s seniors.

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About AAHSA
The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (www.aahsa.org) help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our 5,800 member organizations, many of which have served their communities for generations, offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes. AAHSA’s commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust.