Heroes emerge as providers enter Hurricane Helene recovery mode
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2024
Heavy rains pelted the southeastern United States for several days after Hurricane Helene hit the Florida Gulf Coast. And although some areas experienced life-threatening conditions and flooding, senior...
Proposals would exacerbate workforce shortages, provider groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2024
Proposed changes to an existing law overseeing protections for older adults would delay hiring practices, create backlogs and become another unfunded mandate for Pennsylvania’s senior living and care...
State ignores provider input in crafting new assisted living regulations; ‘significant’ negative...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2024
Although provider advocates say that Vermont’s state licensing regulations for assisted living communities and care homes were in dire need of an update, one senior living organization has raised concerns...
More news for Wednesday, Sept. 11
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
Falling for financial scams might be early Alzheimer’s signal … New Mexico did not ensure attendants were qualified to provide personal care services: HHS OIG … Assisted living business director...
Private equity bill awaiting governor’s signature could go into effect Jan. 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 10, 2024
A bill requiring private equity firms and hedge fund organizations in California to give prior notice of acquisitions or changes in control to the state’s attorney general could go into effect Jan. 1...
Business briefs, Aug. 27
Aug 27, 2024
Pennsylvania retirement community sees $11.6 million operating loss … Trustee balks at $1.3M in incentives for executives in Petersen Health bankruptcy … How LTC facilities with employee-centered cultures...
Bill would increase asset limits for older Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2024
A proposed bill introduced in the New Jersey legislature would increase the asset threshold for certain Medicaid beneficiaries, bringing it in line with other Medicaid programs.
Business briefs, Aug. 8
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 08, 2024
Provider seeks dismissal of class-action suit over alleged immigrant labor law violations … CCRC adopts Journeys memory care model … Connecticut launches grant program for home healthcare worker safety...
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’s pick for a running mate is being hailed as a healthcare champion and supporter of older adults by some, whereas others are treating the...
Business briefs, Aug. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 07, 2024
Increasing accountability, improving regulation standards focus of Delaware bill package … DOJ will offer rewards to whistleblowers exposing healthcare fraud … Minnesota awards millions in second...