Lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at bolstering wages, benefits for SNF workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 26, 2021
The Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act, introduced in the House of Representatives Tuesday, would help skilled nursing providers recruit and retain caregivers by helping to strengthen wages...
Here’s the COVID-19 information borrowers should be sharing with lenders: Ziegler
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Amy Novotney
Jul 17, 2020
Most borrowers know that amidst the onset of COVID-19, ongoing disclosure to lenders with regards to how the pandemic is impacting the organization is crucial. But how often should operators be providing...
COVID-19 liability shields may lead to neglect, critics argue
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Amy Novotney
Jan 28, 2021
North Carolina is just one of dozens of states that has granted legal immunity to skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities to shield them from COVID-19-related lawsuits. In addition,...
Biden administration asks Supreme Court for stay from injunctions against CMS vaccine mandate
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2021
As lawsuits mount from multiple states, the Biden administration asked the Supreme Court Thursday to reinstate nationwide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ emergency regulation mandating...
Roundtable, McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards tonight
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 18, 2021
McKnight’s Women of Distinction festivities will kick off tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET with a roundtable discussion about workforce lessons from the pandemic featuring four McKnight’s Women of Distinction...
Ongoing concerns over pandemic recovery leads to NHI, Omega, Sabra downgrades from Mizuho
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Amy Novotney
Jan 14, 2021
An analysis released Wednesday from investment banking firm Mizuho Securities USA includes a downgrade of real estate investment trust National Health Investors to “underperform” from “neutral.”...
Labor Department extends comment period for OSHA vaccinate-or-test mandate
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2021
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended until Jan. 19 the comment period for its COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard.
$50 million philanthropic fund to focus public, policymakers on care infrastructure
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2021
The $50 million Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund, launched through collaboration of eight leading philanthropic organizations, will seek to leverage increased public and policymaker attention...
HJ Sims raises $398 million for university-based life plan community under construction
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2021
Fairfield, CT-based investment bank and wealth management firm HJ Sims closed this month on a $398.1 million tax-exempt and taxable bond issue for a new life plan community being constructed on the grounds...
Celebrate 52 McKnight’s Women of Distinction tomorrow
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2021
One Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, 19 Hall of Honor inductees, 15 Veteran VIPs and 17 Rising Stars will be feted tomorrow during the third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards ceremony....