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…
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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…
Dementia care standards, tort reform, Medicaid funding among areas state lawmakers are targeting
State legislators have been busy considering legislation affecting assisted living operators around the country, including bills addressing dementia care standards, torte reform and Medicaid funding.…
Proposed assisted living rule changes could cause providers ‘significant harm,’ advocates say
Substantive proposed changes to rules governing Maine’s assisted living and residential care communities across the state were developed without meaningful provider input and will accelerate…
Attorney general files motion to join civil lawsuit over assisted living resident’s death
Arizona’s top prosecutor has filed a motion to intervene in a civil lawsuit brought against an assisted living community being sued over the death of…
State lawmakers take on various issues touching assisted living
State lawmakers across the country are delving into a variety of issues that touch assisted living communities, including improving communication, increasing transparency, expanding the use…
More news for Tuesday, April 1
Washington state budget proposal would provide $31M increase to Medicaid assisted living rates … New CCRC dynamic favoring rent over entrance fees … Emerging healthcare…
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…
Bill would expand visitation rights to assisted living residents
Minnesota lawmakers are seeking to amend state law to allow people to designate at least one support person to be present when they are receiving…
Bill targets CCRC financial reporting, transparency requirements
Legislation targeting financial reporting and transparency requirements for North Carolina continuing care retirement / life plan communities has been drafted with the help — and…
Florida senior living industry raises concerns about omnibus insurance bill that could impact CCRCs
An omnibus insurance bill in Florida is coming under fire from the senior living industry in the state over provisions that would affect continuing care…
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…
NCAL lends national perspective to state proposal on an HCBS workforce standards board
A proposal that would establish a home- and community-based workforce standards board is a “significant misstep” that would result in increased costs for long-term care…
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.…
More news for Tuesday, March 18
Assisted living community partners with non-emergency med transportation service to boost resident autonomy … Medicaid shortfall has California asking for billions in loans … Florida…
Medicaid Fraud Control Units have 384 cases open against assisted living communities
State Medicaid Fraud Control Units had 384 criminal and civil cases open against assisted living communities at the end of fiscal year 2024, according to…
States tackle variety of senior living-related issues in proposed legislation
Several state legislatures are considering proposals that address everything from dementia research and education to wheelchair repair monopolies to cameras in senior living resident rooms.…
Florida seeks patient prescription data
(HealthDay News) — Florida’s insurance regulator is demanding detailed prescription data on millions of patients, raising alarms over patient privacy. In January, the Florida Office…
Transparency attempt fails to reflect person-centered care in assisted living, provider group says
A bill that would require California’s assisted living communities to share their direct care ratios with residents may not result in an accurate reflection of…