AARP joins groups challenging arbitration agreements
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2019
AARP and a dozen mostly pro-consumer organizations have expressed support for legislation that prevents senior living organizations from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements.
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Aug 01, 2023
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Bipartisan bill would require assisted living crisis plans in preparation for future public health emergencies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2022
A newly introduced bipartisan bill would require assisted living communities and nursing homes to have crisis plans in place to manage disease outbreaks, maintain personal protective equipment stockpiles...
NCAL, Argentum tell OSHA: COVID-19 healthcare rule could compound senior living financial, workforce...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 28, 2022
Senior living industry leaders brought their concerns about a proposed federal COVID-19 healthcare rule to the table on Wednesday in testimony reiterating their opposition to broad requirements that they...
Erickson Living, AHCA make ‘Top Workplaces’ list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2016
Erickson Living, the American Health Care Association, Capital One Financial, and Walker and Dunlop are four of 150 companies and organizations named to the Washington Post’s “Top Workplaces...
CMS’ spending requirement in HCBS rule ‘not the right approach,’ senior living advocates say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2023
A proposal that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says is meant to “support and stabilize the direct care workforce” in home- and community-based settings, if it becomes final, ultimately...
OSHA’s proposed COVID-19 healthcare rule ‘over prescriptive,’ confusing, industry leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2022
A proposed federal COVID-19 healthcare rule is “overly prescriptive” and creates confusion, according to senior living industry leaders.
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2020
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Provider groups concerned by HHS, HUD cuts in Trump’s $4.8 trillion budget
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services would see a 10% funding cut, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development would see a 15% funding cut, under the $4.8 trillion budget proposed Monday...
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...