Hawaii provider association among partners in $35 million workforce development initiative
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 06, 2023
The Healthcare Association of Hawaii, along with more than 70 businesses and the University of Hawaii community colleges, have committed to participating in a $35 million workforce development initiative....
Program gets $6 million to expand CNA training, mentorship program
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 23, 2022
An additional $6 million investment will expand the WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program to address the shortage of certified nursing assistants in the state’s nursing homes, Wisconsin...
Legislation aims to increase scrutiny of private equity healthcare acquisitions
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2024
Legislation introduced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) in the Golden State would give the attorney general oversight of private equity...
Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...
States don’t wait as fate of federal COVID vaccine mandates remains uncertain
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Lois A. Bowers
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2022
As employers wait to see whether the Supreme Court will issue stays against federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
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.
Massachusetts AG will appeal court decision to dismiss landmark COVID case alleging nursing home neglect
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 16, 2021
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey filed a notice of appeal Tuesday in Hampden County Superior Court seeking to overturn a lower court’s dismissal of criminal charges lodged against two leaders...
Communication key to solving issues facing providers, legislators say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 18, 2023
Communication is “the best way to make a difference” and address issues facing the assisted living industry, a state legislator told those attending a recent forum convened by the Florida Assisted...
Communities face potential investigation, legal action over $900 COVID-19 fee allegedly charged to residents
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 28, 2020
The Michigan Attorney General’s office on Thursday issued a cease and desist letter to 11 senior living communities throughout the state’s Lower Peninsula, along with their parent and management companies,...