Provider ‘strongly denies’ fraudulent use of federal COVID-19 vaccination program for ineligible...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 05, 2022
A Florida senior living and care provider “strongly denies” allegations that it used a federal COVID-19 vaccination clinic to inoculate hundreds of ineligible donors, saying it settled with the federal...
Ordinance directs healthcare industry to redirect profits toward worker compensation
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 05, 2022
Assisted living community employees are among the Los Angeles healthcare workers who may be covered under a proposed minimum wage ordinance aimed at forcing the industry to direct some profits toward worker...
Operators less optimistic about operating margins: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Despite improving occupancy, fewer operators expect operating margins to improve, according to a new National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care survey.
Senior living workforce, affordable housing priorities included in House appropriations proposal
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Workforce development, dementia care and affordable senior housing are among the funding priorities affecting senior living included in the proposed House appropriations bill.
Appropriations process best bet for funding relief: Argentum
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2022
With the prospect of additional COVID-19 relief legislation at a standstill, Argentum is turning its attention to the appropriations process and ensuring the sector’s voice is heard.
‘Contradictory’ state, federal cannabis laws create conundrum for senior living operators
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 29, 2022
A growing number of states have legalized cannabis — medically or recreationally, or both. But marijuana remains illegal under federal law, creating a conundrum for senior living communities and their...
Three assisted living communities and three other assisted living and skilled nursing providers are among this year’s winners of Silver Achievement in Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association...
Long-term care in the mix as states respond to Supreme Court’s gun control decision
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
Calling the right to carry a concealed weapon a “recipe for tragedy,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Friday pledged to expand a state list of locations where firearms cannot be carried to include...
Research focuses on diagnosing, lessening effects of Alzheimer’s disease
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2022
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, costing the nation $321 billion in 2022, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. A variety of studies and pilot programs are underway...
Assisted living, CCRC workforce recovery among slowest in healthcare: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
Assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities are experiencing slower workforce recoveries compared with other healthcare sectors, according to a new...