New light-based technique could detect skin cancer in the elderly: report
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 05, 2024
A new non-invasive technique could use polarized light to identify skin cancer in elderly patients, according to new research.
Settlement removes ‘secrecy clauses’ from assisted living operator’s arbitration agreements, and...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement that ends a senior living community’s arbitration agreement “secrecy clauses” is being called a “big win” by Arizona’s top attorney, who said she will move to strike down such...
Proposed compromise bill would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A proposed compromise bill supported by senior living groups, as well as other stakeholders, would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living settings without changing staffing ratios.
FY24 appropriations bills a mixed bag for affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
The release of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills on Sunday brought mixed news for affordable senior housing, according to LeadingAge.
People in the news, March 5
Mar 05, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at 12 Oaks Senior Living, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Association of Jewish Aging Services, Atria, Commonwealth Senior...
Fitch changes could affect ratings for 10 percent of CCRCs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
Ratings for 10% of the country’s not-for-profit continuing care retirement / life plan communities could be affected by changes being proposed by Fitch Ratings, the agency. The company released a draft...
Ventas, Land & Buildings enter ‘mutual cooperation agreement’ with nondisparagement clause
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
A “mutual cooperation agreement” between Chicago-based real estate investment trust Ventas and activist investor Land & Buildings has resulted in the REIT adding two people to its board and prohibits...
Merger, acquisition activity lags across healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
Deal activity declined last year across nearly every segment of healthcare, according to newly released data from Irving Levin Associates
Business briefs, March 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
AG promises to ‘strike down’ provider arbitration agreements with ‘secrecy clauses’
after settlement … VA General Assembly passes legislation to help financial institutions, employees identify...
Actions & Transactions, March 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
ESI arranges $10M sale of Dover, DE, skilled nursing facility … Ensign Group acquires SNF in Kansas, 2 in Colorado … Pennant adds 2 senior living communities in Utah … Ryan Companies completes senior...