‘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...
Biden vetoes resolution to repeal NLRB ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
President Joe Biden, as expected, on Friday announced his veto of a resolution to repeal the National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule.
A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
Medicaid Access Rule review completed by White House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 16, 2024
A proposed federal rule establishing mandatory quality measures for home- and community-based services and requiring providers to allocate 80% of HCBS payments to direct care worker pay is one step closer...
Jonesing for separate recognition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 15, 2024
How is it that in my 11 years of writing about the long-term care profession, which has been talking about the coming “silver wave” of baby boomers all that time (and more), I don’t recall ever hearing...
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
MFCU efforts result in 20 convictions, $9.41 million in recoveries related to assisted living in FY 2023:...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
Efforts by state Medicaid Fraud Control Units resulted in a total of 20 criminal convictions and $9.41 million in criminal case recoveries related to assisted living in fiscal year 2023, according to a...
‘Joint employer’ rule vacated by judge; business group cheers, NLRB considers next steps
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2024
The US Chamber of Commerce is celebrating, and the National Labor Relations Board is “considering next steps,” after a federal judge on Friday evening vacated the NLRB’s “joint employer” rule...
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date now March 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule now is set to go into effect on March 11 after a federal judge granted a stay last week.
Approaching retirement, Parkinson takes trip down memory lane, shares insights into road ahead for assisted...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2024
Mark Parkinson paused briefly Tuesday to reflect on his tenure at the helm of AHCA/NCAL and share his thoughts on what the future holds for assisted living.