OSHA’s move to make COVID standards permanent met with skepticism from long-term care industry groups
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2023
The final version of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s rule meant to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 has reached the White House Office of Management and Budget for review...
White House initiates $35M plan to create affordable housing by repurposing vacant commercial properties
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 30, 2023
The White House announced Friday a plan to turn vacant commercial properties into affordable housing. The multiagency plan would fund more than $35 million in below-market-rate loans meant to encourage...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 12
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2021
Lument closes $22.8M bond placement for construction of senior housing community in South Carolina … Cambridge Realty Capital Companies provides $12.96 HUD lean refinancing loan to refinance Alden Village...
New insurance rider aims to be solution for LTSS funding
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2023
Transamerica Corp. has introduced a flexible long-term care insurance rider, the Cedar Rapids, IA-based holding company announced Monday. The rider is meant to provide an extra layer of savings when the...
OSHA’s COVID-19 standard set to expire Dec. 21 if action not taken
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 17, 2021
Time is running out for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 healthcare emergency temporary standard, which was meant to protect healthcare sector workers from the spread of the...
Companies not protected from data breach lawsuits after governor vetoes bill
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 01, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week vetoed legislation that would have made companies immune from data breach lawsuits in certain instances.
Legislative committee considers locating child care centers in nursing homes
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023
Child care centers could be located in nursing homes under a proposal discussed Monday by the South Dakota Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care.
Bill giving veterans more long-term care options passes Senate committee
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 06, 2023
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved this week the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, which is meant to expand options for veterans in need of long-term care. The bill, if ultimately signed into...
Actions & Transactions, Sept. 27
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2022
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies provides $22M HUD lean loan to refinance Marian, IA, CCRC … State breaks ground on $20M Springer, NM, long-term care facility … Matter Development, ICAP Development...
Actions & Transactions, Nov. 16
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 16, 2022
Cambridge Realty Capital Companies provides $10.4M HUD Lean loan for Iowa long-term care facility … National Church Residences invests $6M in affordable senior housing in Ohio, Florida … National Church...