The proposed new requirement that CBAS providers be not-for-profit to qualify for Medi-Cal funding goes back to the inception of the program in 1978 at which time the majority of the providers were non-profit. Not until the mid-1990′s, when the program mushroomed, did a majority of s providers become for-profit. Historical statistics indicate that prior to about 1996, 75% of ADHC centers in California were not-for-profit and 25% for-profit, whereas after about 1996, the reverse was true – approximately 75% of adult day health care centers were for-profit and 25% not-for-profit.Certainly exempting specialty and rural centers whose populations might otherwise not have access to the services currently provided by ADHCs is one method of attempting to insure that the frail elderly with acute needs who rely on and benefit from the services will continue to receive them under the CBAS model. Other strategic for-profit centers that may elect not to convert to a non-profit status might be targets for acquisition by not-for-profit centers seeking to expand their services.

Read the California Healthline Capitol Desk post by David Gorn, Monday, January 9, 2012:

http://www.californiahealthline.org/capitol-desk/2012/1/state-sets-limitations-in-adhc-settlement.aspx

Affordable Seniors Developer Launches New Website Targeting Its Market.

Seniors housing continues to become an integral part of the main stream housing sector, as seniors adapt to and embrace technology.

By tradition,  September marks the commencement of a new academic year. The beginning of a new school year is often wrought with emotion, and brings a variety of expectations on the part of parents, students, teachers, administrators and staff. This year have INSPIRATION be a key dynamic in motivating all stake-holders to achieve a fulfilling experience in 2011-2012.  Attached is a partial  list of selected educational events scheduled in California from September through November 2011 which you may find to be  interesting and stimulating.

Best wishes for a rewarding year!

Sue