Maryland becomes sixth state to require salary, wage disclosures in job listings
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2024
Effective Oct. 1, Maryland will join five other states and the District of Columbia in requiring employers to disclose salary or wage ranges upfront in job listings.
More news for Tuesday, March 12
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 12, 2024
DOJ’s new whistleblower rewards program will seek to uncover more corporate misconduct … HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge announces resignation … California launches new campaign to ‘Take on Alzheimer’s’...
Minimum fee schedule announcement for HCBS a ‘lifeline’ for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2024
After years of working with state policymakers to address workforce challenges, senior living organizations in Wisconsin said they are encouraged by the announcement of a minimum fee schedule for home-...
Business briefs, July 31
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2024
PA law limits use of noncompetes for healthcare practitioners, effective Jan. 1 … ClearWellness, University of North Texas collaborate on study of wellness benefits in independent living communities...
New laws prioritize support for residents living with dementia
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2024
Several states are moving forward with laws and initiatives to support people with dementia and their caregivers.
Enacted bill shows that dementia resources are ‘high priority,’ industry advocate says
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2024
A long-term care provider advocate in South Carolina says that recently passed legislation “makes it clear that improving resources and access to care for those with Alzheimer’s disease is a high priority”...
State dementia oversight efforts must include representatives from entire long-term care continuum, experts...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 10, 2024
The potential creation of a permanent state division and advisory committee dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders has won praise from Pennsylvania’s senior living industry advocates,...
New laws increase public awareness, funding for dementia initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 09, 2024
Increasing public awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, along with increasing services for people with diagnoses and their caregivers, are front and center in recent state initiatives...
Business briefs, July 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 03, 2024
White House allocates $206M to train physicians in geriatric care … $85M in HUD funding announced at HumanGood-hosted event … Washington becomes most recent state to implement new labor laws
Arizona AG secures second win against use of ‘secrecy clauses’ in senior living arbitration agreements
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 02, 2024
The use of so-called “secrecy clauses” in assisted living and nursing home arbitration agreements hit another snag after Arizona’s top attorney announced a second settlement affecting dozens of long-term...