Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency, and to prepare for a potential outbreak, long-term care providers can take a page out of their COVID-19 pandemic playbooks, according to experts.
As talks continue about a proposed merger between real estate investment trusts Diversified Healthcare Trust and Office Properties Income Trust, the accumulation of shares of DHC stock by Adam Portnoy...
WH budget proposes ‘flat’ funding on some affordable housing programs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 20, 2024
President Joe Biden’s proposed budget promises moderate-level financing of some affordable senior housing programs.
Proposed merger ‘best path forward’ for DHC, REIT says, but shareholder group disagrees
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2023
The “inconsistent” performance of the senior housing properties in Diversified Healthcare Trust’s portfolio is one reason that the Newton, MA-based real estate investment trust’s previously announced...
COVID ‘long-haulers’ may qualify as disabled under federal law
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2021
Employers may need to grant accommodations to some people experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19, who may qualify as disabled, according to new guidance issued jointly Monday by the Department of Health...
2 New Jersey nursing homes close amid rising costs, limited funds
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2021
Two New Jersey nursing homes have closed amid increasing costs and limited funds, despite receiving high marks for care provision.
Business briefs, July 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 20, 2023
Long-term care staffing challenges need attention from policymakers, industry advocates say … ‘Never Alone Act’ ensures long-term care residents have access to advocates … Flat Footed requests...
Governors home in on SNF resident care, performance
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2021
Skilled nursing facilities’ care of residents and performance are the focus of actions by governors on both coasts as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Senior living headed for ‘bull run,’ experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 28, 2021
For senior living investors, it’s not about if but when companies will re-enter a market poised for developments, according to some experts.
Business briefs, May 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 06, 2022
Massachusetts becomes first state certified as ‘Age-Friendly Employer’ … Metro area population growth mostly flat, according to Census Bureau data … Nominations for 2022 AHCA/NCAL awards programs...