Bill closes ‘loophole’ in provider background checks … USCIS lifts COVID-related flexibilities … Biden’s budget would strengthen Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, HCBS, senator says … ORA...
Federal vaccine mandate challenges mounted by states; court issues temporary stay
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 08, 2021
Before even two days had passed after the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued COVID-19 vaccination requirements Thursday, a federal appeals court temporarily blocked...
Business briefs, July 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2022
Genesis workers identified in amended challenge to Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate … State budget provides for increased staffing, accountability in SNFs … Older adults lack knowledge about Medicare...
Business briefs, Dec. 20
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 20, 2023
Fitch Ratings revises outlook for Broadmead to stable from positive … Fitch Ratings affirms Forest at Duke at BBB-; outlook stable … $17 minimum wage would cost 1.4 million jobs, run up Medicare tab:...
Business briefs, Jan. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2024
CMS: Expect final nursing home staffing rule this year … Eviction bill amendment does little to address real problem, industry experts say … House Budget Committee advances legislation without...
Business briefs, Nov. 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 03, 2022
LHC Group disappoints again in dismal Q3 … Home health final rule ‘is not a win,’ Enhabit CEO says … Montana governor praises work-based public school offerings, such as assisted living...