‘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...
Supply of Moxi robots within healthcare to grow following $25M boost
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
Developers of a healthcare robot, Moxi, plan to expand their reach thanks to $25 million in new funding.
Lawmakers join unions, caregivers in call for nursing home staffing standards, $25 minimum wage
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 21, 2023
Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D- TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) stood alongside union leaders and nursing workers Thursday at a press conference calling for a $25 minimum wage, federal minimum staffing standards...
More clarification, better definitions needed in CMS nursing home ownership rule, organizations say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 19, 2023
The comment period ended Friday for a Department of Health and Human Service proposed nursing home ownership disclosure rule intended to make more clear ownership and management operations of facilities....
Nursing home workforce recovery will take until 2026 without a ‘boost’: AHCA
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 09, 2022
Recovery to pre-pandemic staffing levels in nursing homes could take until 2026 unless the industry receives a “boost” from policymakers, the American Health Care Association said Monday.