WalletHub ranks best, worst cities for nurses … Supreme Court levels playing field for SNFs … HHS ending healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Business briefs, June 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 01, 2023
CMS issues details on healthcare worker vaccine mandate’s end … Bill aiming to stabilize residential long-term care struck down by governor … Colorado begins automatic payroll deductions for...
COVID-19 vaccination mandates don’t negatively affect nursing home staffing: study
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 01, 2022
State COVID-19 vaccination mandates increased vaccinations among direct caregivers without negatively affecting staffing levels, according to the results of a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum.
Business briefs, May 17
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 17, 2023
Florida’s new “medical freedom” laws ban mask and vaccine mandates … Former senior living CEO Pat Malloy named Louisville, KY, economic director … State appoints receiver for Rhode Island nursing...
Business briefs, July 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2022
Genesis workers identified in amended challenge to Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate … State budget provides for increased staffing, accountability in SNFs … Older adults lack knowledge about Medicare...
$10.3 million settlement sends ‘strong warning’ to employers with vaccine mandates, attorney says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2022
A $10.3 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that challenged a private healthcare employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy sends a “strong warning” to companies to consider workers with religious...
Healthcare workers appeal dismissal of suit challenging Maine vax mandate
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2022
Seven healthcare workers are appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of a claim against several companies, the governor and other officials regarding Maine’s healthcare COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The...
Terminated, unvaxxed workers sue CCRC for religious discrimination
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 20, 2022
A Spanish Fort, AL, continuing care retirement community is facing legal action for the late November 2021 firing of workers who refused the mandated COVID-19 vaccination for religious reasons.
Business briefs, Aug. 23
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 23, 2022
American Healthcare REIT shows ‘signs of improvement and strength’ in second quarter, CEO says … Bankrupt Iowa long-term care chain owes $6M in unpaid fines, fees … Judge dismisses amended COVID-19...
Business briefs, Aug. 8
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 08, 2023
Employee COVID-19 vaccine mandates significantly increase uptake with little effect on staffing: study … Exaggerating occupancy could hurt sales, marketing expert says … DHC urges shareholders to consider...