Expanding service coordinators in affordable senior housing key to supporting pandemic recovery for older...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2021
Although policymakers have taken “bold steps” to support consumers and the economy as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, more needs to be done to support the housing needs of older adults,...
Operator of 8 NJ nursing homes faces charges of labor law violations from union
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2021
The largest healthcare union in the United States has filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Toms River, NJ-based Complete Care Management for alleged violations of federal labor...
Assisted living to get $30 million as Pennsylvania makes ‘historic investment’ in long-term care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2021
Pennsylvania lawmakers agreed to provide critical funding support to the state’s long-term care industry in reaching a budget agreement on Friday — a move one senior living and care association called...
Union changes on hold?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2016
The Labor Department says its ‘persuader rule’ will level the playing field during union drives. But operators see the measure as an illegal imposition.
Report: 4 areas for LTSS financing improvement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
A new report issued by the nonprofit Bipartisan Policy Center cites four areas in which the financing of long-term services and supports can be improved.
4 ‘pivotal’ phases of developing and operating intergenerational programs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2019
A new report details for assisted living communities and others the four “pivotal” phases of developing and operating shared sites for intergenerational interaction.
Senior living operator agrees to $9.5M wage settlement in FLSA case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2022
A senior living operator will pay $9.5 million to caregivers across four states who were denied wages for work done off the clock and during meal breaks. The determination follows a district court judge’s...
Change to Hawaii REIT tax status structure would not generate windfall for state, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 25, 2022
Hawaii lawmakers have shelved a bill that if passed would have changed the tax structure for real estate investment trusts in the state. Proponents of the tabled bill claim that it could result in “millions...
State vaccine mandates continue to vex home care agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 07, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine mandates in two states are giving home care agencies massive headaches.
FDA approves first biosimilar insulin product
Jul 29, 2021
Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) is biosimilar to and interchangeable with Lantus (insulin glargine) and provides a cost-effective option.