New merger guidelines would consider competition, market concentration
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2023
New merger guidelines proposed by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are meant to consider the intricacies of the modern economy, such mergers that are part of a series of multiple...
Supreme Court case appears favorable toward employer in unionization dispute
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2024
The Supreme Court appeared Tuesday to be leaning in favor of coffee chain Starbucks in a union-related lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board that could affect all types of business owners.
No men allowed: Operator opens women-only dementia unit
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 26, 2022
Des Moines, IA-based Via Health Services is set to open a women-only dementia unit this month at its Fleur Heights campus in Des Moines. It is the first of its kind for long-term care facilities in the...
New ‘pod’-like personal care home brings small-house model to senior living — with one big difference
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2022
A Pennsylvania operator is bringing the small-house concept popular with nursing homes to senior living.
EEOC, DOL launch program to broaden inclusion strategies, remove hiring barriers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 21, 2022
A new federal initiative, launched by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, is meant to advance equal employment opportunities...
No habla ingles? No worries with CareAcademy’s new Spanish-language training platform
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2023
Boston-based CareAcademy, a provider of online professional development for caregivers, has launched a fully translated Spanish platform meant to provide Spanish-speaking caregivers with comprehensive...
Senior living community rebrands to attract middle-income older adults, adds nursing care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2022
A Westland, MI, senior living community that was slated to close last year has found new life with rebranding meant to attract interest from middle-income older adults.
WellQuest Living assumes management of 3 more Gallaher Senior Living communities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 11, 2023
Salt Lake City, UT-based WellQuest Living has assumed management of three communities developed by Gallaher Senior Living in southern California under a model meant to highlight a boutique approach to...
CDC eases guidance for asymptomatic healthcare personnel exposed to COVID-19
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday introduced new guidance for managing asymptomatic healthcare personnel exposed to COVID-19, incuding those who work in nursing homes. The guidance...
$322 million package to address long-term care staffing issues introduced in Minnesota
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 22, 2022
Minnesota state Republicans on Thursday introduced a $322 million package meant to address the staffing challenges facing long, group-term care homes, and home health and other direct care providers.