Assisted living claims victories in Florida budget, sees promise in future talks
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 19, 2024
Senior living industry experts are calling Florida’s $117 billion state budget a mix of hits and misses regarding programs supporting older adults.
People in the news, March 19
Mar 19, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at Ceca, the Florida Assisted Living Association, Kisco Senior Living, National Church Residences, Retirement Unlimited Inc., SAGE, the Smarter Service, Varsity...
FBI, Justice Department cracking down on PPP loan fraudsters
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
The FBI and Justice Department are reportedly ramping up investigations and prosecutions of companies believed to have fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans during the pandemic.
American Healthcare REIT board neutral on Comrit’s latest ‘opportunistic’ offer
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
The American Healthcare REIT Board of Directors has made no recommendation regarding an amended, unsolicited third-party bid mini-tender offer from Comrit Investments, according to a filing Friday with...
Bill to ban noncompete agreements considered by New York City lawmakers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
After New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in January vetoed a bill that would have banned most noncompete agreements in the state, lawmakers in New York City are considering a ban within city limits.
Business briefs, March 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
Investor group buys of long-term care properties from not-for-profit owners draws quality concerns … State health department rejects lawmakers’ pleas to appoint nursing home receiver … For-profit...
Actions & Transactions, March 19
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
CFG closes $16.35M bridge-to-HUD financing for 2-SNF acquisition in Utah … CareTrust REIT raises quarterly dividend to $0.29 per share … Trilogy Health Services CCRC opens in Bowling Green, OH …...
Findings seen across a range of mental health and somatic disorders
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
Change Healthcare starts to return platform services following cyberattack, but crisis ‘could reverberate...
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 18, 2024
As promised, Change Healthcare on Friday entered a new stage of recovery from a major cyberattack which affected long-term care providers.