Numerous top-flight academic researchers delve into nursing home care and policy, but few, if any, approach the track record of Vince Mor.
Final rule takes aim at H-1B visa lottery, shifting to wage-based system
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 21, 2021
A Department of Homeland Security final rule set to go into effect March 9 will change the granting of specialty occupation visas from a random lottery to one based on wages.
$14.2 million destined for operators to sustain quality care, but some are denied
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 30, 2023
Certain assisted living and personal care homes, along with other long-term care facilities in Pennsylvania, will receive a portion of $14.2 million in federal funding that the state has received to help...
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Medicaid block grants will help address ‘looming cost crisis’ due to aging population, CMS says
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2020
The Medicaid block grant program announced Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services won’t directly affect elderly and disabled beneficiaries, CMS Administrative Seema Verma said, but...
Essential caregiver requirements gain traction for senior living in wake of pandemic’s unintended isolation...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
Assisted living communities would be required to grant visitation rights to residents during public health emergencies under legislation proposed by North Carolina lawmakers.
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2023
Social Security announces 3.2% benefit increase for 2024 … NIA grant supports training for future Alzheimer’s researchers … HUD posts multifamily disaster preparedness plan template
FY24 appropriations bills a mixed bag for affordable senior housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
The release of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills on Sunday brought mixed news for affordable senior housing, according to LeadingAge.
$2.3 million will fund abuse and neglect investigation efforts in assisted living, other settings
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 17, 2022
Programs serving older adults and people with disabilities were awarded $2.3 million in federal grant funding to help combat abuse in assisted living communities and other long-term care settings.
Provider sees onsite daycare as worker retainment tool
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2017
Can an onsite daycare center help attract and keep workers at a senior living community in a competitive market? A Minnesota operator hopes so.