Workers’ rights legislation could exacerbate senior living workforce challenges, industry experts...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2021
A group of federal lawmakers has resurrected legislation that could result in major labor law changes that potentially would exacerbate workforce challenges already facing the senior living industry, industry...
‘Most important moment in decades’ for older adults, families’: LeadingAge
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2021
As Congress finalizes the $3.5 billion budget reconciliation package, long-term care leaders and providers are pushing the need for “game changing” investments for older adults and their caregivers.
NLRB releases new joint-employer standard amid senior living opposition
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2023
The new joint-employer standard released Thursday by the National Labor Relations Board will present greater risk for employers that contract with services providers, “creating greater liability for...
Labor costs, federal scrutiny create distress in senior living and care
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 30, 2024
The major challenges and opportunities facing senior living and care providers include bankruptcy filings, scrutiny of private equity involvement and antitrust concerns in deals.
Federal COVID-19 vaccination, testing mandates have pros, cons, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
Although generally supportive of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates for members of its workforce, senior living leaders are concerned about the effects on its workforce.
Pandemic will forge an improved senior living product, leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2021
COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the senior living industry. But industry experts said Wednesday that they are optimistic it will emerge a better product on the other side.
Series on long-term care affordability, staffing, equity a ‘wake-up call,’ industry advocate says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 28, 2024
A special report published last week by CNHI News and the Associated Press that focused on several “issues and complications” in assisted living and other forms of long-term care is a “wake-up call...
$18 million tech startup eyes creating efficiencies specifically for assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 24, 2022
A chance encounter on a playground led to the launch of a startup aimed at streamlining the work of assisted living staff members and operators through technology. The case of August Health provides a...
Senators ask for federal study of assisted living, seek consumer feedback, ponder oversight
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2024
The spotlight on the assisted living industry got a little hotter on Thursday as congressional leaders called for a government study on industry pricing and transparency, announced a website and email...
Assisted living could receive part of $40 million meant to address workforce challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2022
Healthcare workforce challenges have prompted two Oregon state agencies to ask lawmakers to provide $40 million in additional funding to alleviate financial burdens among senior living and other long-term...