More than 6 years later, GAO still looking for CMS to act on assisted living recommendation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services still has not taken action on a recommendation made by the US Government Accountability Office in a January 2018 report on assisted living, the GAO said in...
FBI, Justice Department cracking down on PPP loan fraudsters
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
The FBI and Justice Department are reportedly ramping up investigations and prosecutions of companies believed to have fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans during the pandemic.
Bill to ban noncompete agreements considered by New York City lawmakers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 19, 2024
After New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in January vetoed a bill that would have banned most noncompete agreements in the state, lawmakers in New York City are considering a ban within city limits.
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
Choose love over fear when preparing to confront challenges
By
Loren Shook
Mar 18, 2024
Silverado’s Loren Shook shares steps leaders can take to help ensure that their organizations can navigate uncertainty while fulfilling their missions.
MFCU efforts result in 20 convictions, $9.41 million in recoveries related to assisted living in FY 2023:...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
Efforts by state Medicaid Fraud Control Units resulted in a total of 20 criminal convictions and $9.41 million in criminal case recoveries related to assisted living in fiscal year 2023, according to a...
Fitch says ratings changes could benefit SNF-heavy CCRCs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2024
Fitch Ratings’ proposed changes to the way it rates not-for-profit continuing care retirement / life plan communities are designed to provide “much more transparency around [communities] that don’t...
Employers can’t penalize workers for time off taken under FMLA, court rules
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2024
Employers must consider and adjust performance expectations accordingly for time off that employees take under the Federal Medical Leave Act, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Actions & Transactions, March 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2024
PSL sells Phillipsburg, PA, CCRC to Continuum Healthcare to focus on ‘strong emphasis’ in independent living… Ziegler advises on sale of 100+ bed SNF in Chicago … DiningRD acquires Kind Dining...
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress