Think California’s new pay transparency law doesn’t apply to your company? You might be wrong
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2023
Even employers that operate outside of California are required to follow the Golden State’s new pay transparency law, which went into effect Jan. 1, if there’s a chance they could fill open positions...
State proposal would bring Medicaid reimbursement to assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 22, 2022
Older adults in Pennsylvania who no longer can afford their assisted living community but who don’t require skilled nursing care may get a lifeline to age in place under a new proposal.
New law expedites timeliness of reporting infections
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 09, 2022
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed legislation Wednesday that requires nursing homes to provide residents, authorized family members and guardians “timely notice” when an infection is detected.
Law places ‘unprecedented restrictions’ on ownership agreements: provider groups
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 23, 2022
A new law is touting job protections for New Jersey healthcare workers when facility ownership changes hands. But state long-term care organizations say the “unprecedented restrictions” contained in...
This could be the start of something bad
By
John O'Connor
Nov 17, 2022
An amendment to a state constitution could help ignite unionization efforts in the Land of Lincoln, and perhaps your state as well.
Improving quality care by small assisted living providers is goal of new workgroup
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 07, 2022
The state of Maryland has assembled a workgroup to look at improving the quality of care and services offered in smaller assisted living communities.
Business briefs, Nov. 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 03, 2022
LHC Group disappoints again in dismal Q3 … Home health final rule ‘is not a win,’ Enhabit CEO says … Montana governor praises work-based public school offerings, such as assisted living...
Provider, university partner to help community, environment
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
After incorporating sustainability measures into its new buildings, Retirement Unlimited Inc. looked at its existing buildings to determine what procedures it could implement across the board to make a...
Raise grant rates for assisted living, wages and benefits for caregivers, board recommends
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 05, 2022
A state government advisory board is recommending that the Virginia General Assembly increase grant awards to cover assisted living costs, mandate sick leave and a living wage for direct care workers,...
Governor signs, vetoes pandemic-related legislation affecting senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2022
Several pieces of legislation affecting senior living operators recently were signed into law in California, whereas other bills tied to the industry were vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).