Companies not protected from data breach lawsuits after governor vetoes bill
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 01, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week vetoed legislation that would have made companies immune from data breach lawsuits in certain instances.
CMS to conduct ‘focused review’ of Missouri, Texas delays in processing Medicaid applications
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 20, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching a focused review of how the states of Missouri and Texas process Medicaid applications.
Industry groups launch online resource for senior living and care careers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 14, 2024
The Minnesota state partner of LeadingAge and Argentum and the state affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have partnered on an online resource meant to...
Surcharge Act means nursing homes will receive millions in state, federal aid
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2022
Millions of dollars in additional state and federal funds to improve quality of care will flow to New Mexico’s nursing facilities now that New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) has signed the Health...
Overtime pay, some bonuses could be exempt from state income tax
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 09, 2023
If passed, a bill before the North Carolina General Assembly would mean workers would be exempt from paying state income tax on overtime pay as well as bonuses of more than $2,500.
Thousands of Washingtonians look to opt out of long-term care insurance tax
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 09, 2021
Washington state is set to launch next year the nation’s first publicly operated insurance program next year to help offset residents’ future long-term care costs, but not all workers are on board...
Business briefs, Feb 28
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2023
Long-term care CEO compensation averages $555,340: report … Governor launches task force to address the quality of nursing homes in the state … Regional Health Properties regains compliance with NYSE...
‘Hung out to dry’: Groups urge extension for vaccine mandate in Maine
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 31, 2021
Five healthcare advocacy groups are asking Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) to extend the deadline for mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers across the state, citing a “severe and worsening essential support...
Legislation would require life plan community transparency
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 18, 2021
Proposed legislation in New Mexico would require life plan community operators to be more upfront with investors about community finances.
States navigate implementing COVID-19 vaccine requirements
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2021
Today is the day that Connecticut’s long-term workers and other workers employed by the state are required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate or agree to regular testing. The deadline was postponed...