State awards $5 million to colleges, universities to expand nursing programs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 13, 2024
Grants totaling $5 million are being distributed to a total of 20 colleges and universities across Missouri, to be used to bolster nursing programs. Gov. Michael Parson (R) approved the distribution at...
Law firm names 10 best states for business owners
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 12, 2024
Wyoming and Nevada top the list of the 10 best states for business owners in 2024, according to a recent report from the Schmidt & Clark law firm.
Omega Healthcare Investors heads into 2024 on solid ground, CEO says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2024
The most significant challenges of the post-pandemic period are behind Omega Healthcare Investors, CEO Taylor Pickett said in a press release issued in conjunction with Thursday’s fourth-quarter and...
LCS Development signs on with university retirement community website
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2024
LCS Development, a Life Care Services company, has signed on as a resource partner with UniversityRetirementCommunities.com.
Litigation-related expenses increasing for employers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 08, 2024
Employers faced greater litigation — and higher related expenses — last year than the previous year and are likely to face similar issues this year, due to increased regulations, class action suits...
Long-term care providers well-presented on Reputation 800 list
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 06, 2024
Several senior living and care providers made the Reputation 800 Award list for best-in-brand reputation, often at multiple locations.
Ensign Group ‘eager’ for acquisitions, CEO says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 05, 2024
The Ensign Group is “eager to continue to drive improvements in our existing portfolio and to take advantage of the acquisition opportunities that we see on the horizon,” the San Juan Capistrano,...
Bipartisan bill would make employer tax credit for paid leave permanent
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2024
The employer tax credit for paid family and medical leave would be made permanent under legislation introduced this week by US Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Angus King (I-ME).
Policymakers, providers must take steps to prevent staff mass turnover, researchers say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
Employment levels in the skilled nursing industry are lagging compared with other parts of the healthcare continuum, noted the authors of a study published Friday in the Journal of the American Medical...
It’s a good time to lock in long-term interest rate, expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 26, 2024
Current debt market rates are volatile, but that’s no reason to put off locking in a long-term interest rate, according to one industry expert.