Narcotics theft alleged in first Medicaid fraud unit case
By
John O'Connor
Apr 20, 2020
Charlotte Kay Reilly, has become the first person to be prosecuted by the North Dakota Medicaid Fraud Unit. She was charged with theft of prescription medication and reckless endangerment.
Bill to increase oversight moves to Georgia Senate
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2020
A bill that would impose staffing ratios, additional staff training and new financial reporting requirements for Georgia assisted living communities quickly sailed through the House of Representatives....
Operators urged to assist in survey that will affect assisted living report card
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2019
A state-sponsored assisted living report card for consumers is being created in Minnesota, thanks to legislation signed into law earlier this year. Provider organizations are encouraging operators to participate...
Lawmakers approve measure that cuts Medicaid payments to assisted living operators
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2018
Arkansas lawmakers on a key committee approved a measure that dramatically cuts Medicaid payments to assisted living operators.
Lawmakers likely to push for additional licensing requirements
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2018
Minnesota lawmakers are expected to promote legislation that targets senior living abuses, in the wake of negative newspaper reports.
California appeals court reinstates assisted-suicide law
By
John O'Connor
Nov 29, 2018
Assisted suicide is legal again in California. At least for now.
Court rejects industry challenge to generator mandate
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) scored a victory over senior living providers, when an appellate court Thursday rejected their challenge to emergency rules requiring generator installations.
Union tactic may delay Missouri’s ‘right to work’ law
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2017
The Missouri AFL-CIO plans to present about 300,000 petition signatures to the secretary of state’s office on Friday. The move is part of an effort to delay implementation of the state’s new...