Independent contractor rule’s effects ‘likely to be limited’ for employers, attorney says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 04, 2024
As long-term care and other employers prepare to implement the Department of Labor’s independent contractor rule March 11, “the impact of this is likely to be limited” for employers, according to...
SNFs face ‘increased and increasingly hostile’ government scrutiny, attorneys say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
The increased scrutiny facing nursing home providers since the COVID-19 pandemic includes “overall increased and increasingly sort of hostile approach by surveyors in the quality-of-care area,” according...
Infrastructure, data analytics popular tech investments among long-term care providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2024
Infrastructure for internet connectivity was the most common technology investment made over the past year by long-term care operators responding to a new survey, and data analytics tools were the most...
‘Private equity abuse’ in long-term care is target of new federal bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts have introduced a bill they say is meant to “root out corporate greed and private equity abuse” in nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health...
Commercial insurance market in ‘state of flux’ for senior housing and care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2024
The commercial insurance market for long-term care operators “is in a state of flux, influenced by both lingering effects of the pandemic and broader economic factors,” Janice Loper, vice president...
Business briefs, Nov. 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 14, 2023
DOL shares FLSA measures, compliance requirements for Southeast caregivers … Experts urge Congress to reauthorize National Advisory Committee for Seniors and Disasters … White House expands no-cost...
Travel can benefit both family caregivers and care recipients: AARP
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 11, 2024
Despite challenges, there are innate benefits for family caregivers when they do make trips with their care recipients, according to the results of a survey by the AARP.
WH budget proposes ‘flat’ funding on some affordable housing programs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 20, 2024
President Joe Biden’s proposed budget promises moderate-level financing of some affordable senior housing programs.
Business briefs, Oct. 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2023
Understaffing is driving force behind lawsuits against long-term care providers, legal experts say … FHA expands access to mortgage financing for homes with ‘granny flats’ … Medicare A and B premiums...
New York first state to require employers to offer paid prenatal leave
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 24, 2024
New York is set to become the first state to require employers to provide 20 hours of additional paid time off for pregnant workers for pregnancy-related medical care without requiring workers to tap into...