COVID-19 supplemental payments can’t solve ‘fragile state’ of direct care workforce, groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 02, 2023
Some assisted living and other long-term care providers in Maine will be receiving a share of $25 million to help their continued recovery from the pandemic, just as a report announces that the state’s...
Temporary workers’ bill of rights affects healthcare workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2023
Some healthcare employers will feel the effects of New Jersey’s newly enacted temporary workers’ bill of rights. The bill, signed into law earlier this month by Gov. Phil Murphy (D), requires temporary...
Some assisted living workers still left behind in NY healthcare worker bonus program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 28, 2022
New York has expanded eligibility to its $1.2 billion healthcare worker bonus program, but a senior living industry advocate said it still leaves out many assisted living workers.
$1.2 billion healthcare worker bonus program targets employee retention
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2022
After announcing a $1.2 billion healthcare worker bonus program in early August, New York state has updated its program guidance and extended the grace period for submitting claims during the first vesting...
$414 million for healthcare providers approved by Michigan legislature
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 15, 2022
A bill passed last week by the Michigan legislature, if signed by the governor, will provide $414 million for healthcare providers via federal relief funding.
Bill requiring visitation during public health emergencies closer to becoming law
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2021
The Oklahoma Senate last week passed what one senior living association is calling a “compromise bill” requiring long-term care facilities to have a visitation plan in place for future public health...
Healthiest states for seniors: Minnesota can celebrate; Mississippi? Not so much
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2017
Minnesota is the healthiest state for older adults, and Mississippi is the least healthy, according to a new report from the United Health Foundation.
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 11
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
Falling for financial scams might be early Alzheimer’s signal … New Mexico did not ensure attendants were qualified to provide personal care services: HHS OIG … Assisted living business director...
More news for Wednesday, July 31
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 31, 2024
Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution … Digital elder abuse intervention provides early detection of abuse in older adults living with dementia … RISE Project...
Business briefs, Oct. 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2022
Accessibility at 6 long-term care buildings focus of Justice Department settlement with architectural firm … Nominate an industry veteran for the new McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards … Michigan...