Massachusetts will award approximately $1 million to train certified nurse assistants and home health aides to work in long-term care as part of a total…
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CCRC violated insurance code and ‘mistreated’ residents, who lost $30 million in entrance fees, report finds
Florida’s insurance commissioner said Monday that he will “strongly advocate for more oversight control” over continuing care retirement communities in the state after an investigation…
New state law will prohibit most employer noncompete agreements
Wyoming has joined a growing number of states banning employers’ noncompete agreements, with a law that will go into effect July 1. With a few…
Business briefs, April 1
Nursing homes will feel loss of $11B for state health departments … FY 2026 H-1B initial registration selection process completed … DOL appoints Julia Pollak…
Business briefs, March 21
Fed maintains target range for federal funds rate at 4-1/4% to 4-1/2% … HHS ordered to rehire 3K+ probationary workers … Ventas to hold annual…
5 states pursuing multisector plans to bring together paid, family caregivers
Five states — California, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas — are actively implementing or developing comprehensive frameworks to bring together stakeholders from various sectors —…
8 states rolling out new privacy laws in 2025
Eight states are adding new privacy laws in 2025, according to attorneys at Fisher Phillips. Some of the new laws have already gone into effect.…
Ohio lawmakers propose statewide noncompete ban
A new bill introduced Wednesday in the Ohio General Assembly would ban noncompete contracts as a condition of employment across the state. If Ohio passes…
Massachusetts law tightens regulatory oversight of private equity in healthcare
A new law in Massachusetts aims to limit the influence of private equity healthcare firms in the healthcare sector. Gov. Maura Healey (D) signed An…
Connecticut expands employers’ obligations for paid sick leave
The state of Connecticut is preparing for changes to paid sick leave requirements that will affect private-sector employees beginning Jan 1. “While Connecticut was the…
New boarding school will aim to meet need for rural healthcare workers
A new boarding school will aim to address Alabama’s healthcare staffing crisis, particularly in rural parts of the state, by training high school students for…
Business briefs, Nov. 11
Washington state long-term care program fends off initiative to make it only voluntary … The Heritage Tradition awarded 3-Year CARF accreditation … Fitch Ratings affirms…
Business briefs, Nov. 6
Fraud allegations hit PACS Group, incite major trading volatility …Study links home health ownership changes with higher star ratings, lower staffing levels … Oklahoma makes…
Another state bans employers’ ‘captive audience’ meetings
California is the most recent state to ban so-called captive audience meetings, where employers might give speeches that discourage employees from joining unions or that…
Governor vetoes private equity bill that would have affected healthcare transactions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have required private equity firms and hedge fund organizations in the state to…
Private equity bill awaiting governor’s signature could go into effect Jan. 1
A bill requiring private equity firms and hedge fund organizations in California to give prior notice of acquisitions or changes in control to the state’s…
Business briefs, July 31
Pennsylvania law limits use of non-competes for healthcare practitioners, effective Jan. 1 … ClearWellness, University of North Texas collaborate on study of wellness benefits in…
$5 million grant a ‘boost in the arm’ for geriatric workforce training program
Delaware State University’s Geriatric Workforce Education Program has received a $5 million grant from the federal government that will be spread out over five years. …
Business briefs, July 3
White House allocates $206M to train physicians in geriatric care … $85M in HUD funding announced at HumanGood-hosted event … Washington becomes most recent state…
Companies not protected from data breach lawsuits after governor vetoes bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week vetoed legislation that would have made companies immune from data breach lawsuits in certain instances. CS/CS/HB 473 was…