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.
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 …...
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
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...
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.
Reputation management can guide providers through ‘perfect storm’ created by pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything when it comes to reputational management, according to the keynote speaker at SMASH Week 2020.
COVID-19 prompts closer look at healthcare in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2020
The fear that COVID-19 has created about congregate living “is very real,” and the senior living industry must take steps to allay it, according to Nexus Insights founder and President Bob Kramer.
Technology-enabled services and care are fueling innovation in senior living, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 18, 2020
Investments in technology and technology-enabled care are fueling innovation in the senior living and care industry, although more investment is needed, according to industry experts.
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...
COVID-19 public health emergency extended again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2022
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.