‘Vague’ new wrongful death statute could drive up cost of business, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
A bill extending the statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims and expanding those who can recover damages was passed by the New York legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D)...
Program gets $6 million to expand CNA training, mentorship program
By
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...
Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.
More news for Thursday, April 28
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 28, 2022
Spiritual care visits now required in senior living in Arizona … Ruling rejects central premise of suit against WA’s LTC insurance program … One study says older adults not worried about aging in...
LTC insurance program survives first federal challenge but could see others at state level
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 28, 2022
Washington state’s first-of-a-kind, public long-term care insurance program survived its first legal challenge this week, as Federal Judge Thomas S. Zilly ruled that he lacked jurisdiction.
Resident visitation rights law avoids ‘unintended consequences’ concerns raised by senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
Resident and patient visitation rights in Florida healthcare settings received a boost on Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the No Patient Left Alone Act into law.
Out-of-state residents can now seek medical aid in dying in Oregon
Mar 29, 2022
A lawsuit that challenged the residency requirement as unconstitutional was settled Monday.
Threats, attacks on senior living workers now felonies in Wisconsin
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 25, 2022
It is a felony to threaten or attack healthcare workers in Wisconsin since Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 960.
Nursing homes to get staffing flexibility under bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 09, 2022
Nursing homes in Florida are expected to get more staffing flexibility under legislation passed Monday in the Florida Senate, which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to sign into law.
Planned rate increases meant to help providers address workforce shortages, pandemic costs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2022
Assisted living communities in Nebraska could see temporary funding increases to address workforce shortages and continuing pandemic-related costs if a state plan is approved by the federal government.