Federal final rule drops bring cries of ‘flawed,’ ‘aggressive,’ ‘dramatic’ from senior living...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2024
Late April brought a shower of regulatory changes as the federal government dropped four major final rules this week that the senior living and care industry is calling “flawed,” “aggressive” and...
Seniors don’t want AI caregivers; but tech giants are betting on them anyway, reports show
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 26, 2024
As one company launches a new “AI healthcare agent,” investors believe virtual caregivers can fill staffing shortages in LTC.
Legislation, lawsuits aim to block overtime rule from taking effect
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 07, 2024
Republican-backed legislation introduced this week in both houses of Congress under the Congressional Review Act, if passed, would block the federal overtime rule from going into effect on July 1.
It’s time for ‘serious discussion’ on paid leave: policy makers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 26, 2024
Weeks after the White House announced a proposed budget for 2025 that includes a measure to establish a national paid family and medical leave program, lawmakers are divided on the practicalities of moving...
Bill aims to prevent Medicaid Access Rule implementation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would be prohibited from implementing the Medicaid Access Rule under a bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives.
Bill to ban noncompete agreements considered by New York City lawmakers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
After New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in January vetoed a bill that would have banned most noncompete agreements in the state, lawmakers in New York City are considering a ban within city limits.
Policy shift could enhance staffing efforts
By
John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2024
Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
Medicaid Access Rule review completed by White House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 16, 2024
A proposed federal rule establishing mandatory quality measures for home- and community-based services and requiring providers to allocate 80% of HCBS payments to direct care worker pay is one step closer...
An unofficial employee appreciation day
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
Tuesday was the day US News & World Report released its Best Senior Living ratings for 2024, and it also was an employee appreciation day of sorts.
Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.