The federal public health emergency related to COVID-19 was renewed Friday “[a]s a result of the continued consequences” of the pandemic, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday.
Brokerage employees working with senior living facilities accused of setting up captives, skimming
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 27, 2022
An Oregon insurance brokerage firm that serves senior living facilities is suing some former employees for allegedly moving existing partners’ insurance policies into captives for clients and then skimming...
Business briefs, May 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2022
EEOC, DOJ say employers’ use of AI tools can violate ADA … JLL launches non-profit focused on mitigating climate change … Alexa Together eldercare subscription service now supports up to 10 caregivers
Legislation aims to protect healthcare professionals from violence in the workplace
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2022
A bill introduced Wednesday by U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is meant to protect healthcare professionals from violence in the workplace.
Competition drives Medicare Advantage plans to expand nonmonetary benefits, which can save LTC providers...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 21, 2022
The number of Medicare Advantage insurers has doubled over the past year, leading to expanded coverage beyond medical needs, according to a report released Wednesday from ATI Advisory. The nonmonetary...
Business briefs, Oct. 27
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 27, 2021
SNFs in 3 states ordered to spend more on direct care ahead of other expenses … Minnesota Department of Health takes temporary control of Minneapolis SNF … OSHA
confirms first leader since 2017 …...
Operators need virtual assistant policies to navigate ‘patchwork’ of federal, state laws
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 07, 2021
Many senior living and care operators are scrambling to develop policies for virtual assistants that are consistent with federal and state privacy laws.
Business briefs, Sept. 15
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 15, 2021
New Senior Investment Group stockholders approve merger with Ventas … Union doubles down on support for Biden’s Build Back Better plan with $3.5 million TV and digital ad buy … Business groups urge...
Proposed legislation seeks to provide path to citizenship for immigrant workers in long-term care
By
Amy Novotney
May 05, 2021
Undocumented immigrants working as essential workers, including those in long-term care facilities and those working in home- and community-based services, would be eligible for a path for citizenship...
Transactions in the news, April 8
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 08, 2021
Senior Living Investment Brokerage facilitates sale of two assisted living and memory care communities in California and an independent living community in Minnesota … Standard Communities acquires 597-unit...