OIG: States still hampered in implementing background checks for long-term care employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2019
States continue to be hampered in their ability to fully implement requirements of the National Background Check Program for Long-Term Care Providers, mainly because of a lack of legislative authority...
People in the news, June 20
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 19, 2017
New appointments, promotions and honors related to Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Aegis Living, Asbury Group, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Erickson Living, Friendship, Integral Senior Living, LCB Senior...
Meet E. Joseph Steier III, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Thought Leader’ honoree
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Jessica R. Towhey
May 13, 2024
E. Joseph Steier III has been blazing trails and inspiring others professionally for more than 30 years. As the president and CEO of Signature HealthCARE, his leadership keeps more than 18,000 employees...
Despite challenges, NHI remains committed to senior housing sector: CEO
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 11, 2020
National Health Investors executives said Tuesday that the company remains committed to the senior housing sector even though the real estate investment trust’s portfolio has been disproportionately...
As $2 trillion Build Back Better Act heads to Senate, senior living industry seeks more
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
Characterization of the Build Back Better Act, passed 220-213 by the House of Representatives on Friday morning, varies among industry leaders depending on which areas they are focused on. One point on...
Meet Carol Odnoha, 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Agent of Change’ honoree
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Kimberly Hartley
Apr 17, 2023
Carol Odnoha, director of the Nurse-Family Partnership at VNS Health, has been named an Agent of Change in the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards.
Katie Campbell, director of social services at Majestic Care, was named an “Unsung Hero” award winner in the 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards.
Meet Vincent Mor, 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Industry Ally’ honoree
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Kimberly Hartley
Apr 25, 2023
Vincent Mor, PhD, of Brown University has received a 2023 McKnight’s Pinnacle award in the “Industry Ally” category.
Aging services industry takes wait-and-see approach on infrastructure plan
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2021
As President Biden closes in on his first 100 days in office and prepares to address Congress and the nation on Wednesday, the aging services and care industry is holding its collective breath on whether...
Former Sunwest CEO’s 15-year prison sentence commuted on Trump administration’s final day
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 22, 2021
Jon Michael Harder, the former CEO of Sunwest Management convicted of defrauding assisted living community investors of millions of dollars, had his sentence commuted in a last-minute move by now-former...