Law In Limbo: Judge Halts Overtime Rule, Fate Uncertain
The new overtime rule, just days away from going into effect, was temporarily blocked by a Texas judge last week. The ruling, in concert with the upcoming change in the Oval Office, ...
Fitch: Private Equity, Foreign Investors Swoop In On Senior Housing
Non-traditional buyers are swooping in to buy U.S. healthcare real estate, including senior housing, according to a Fitch report released last week. These investors come as the largest ...
In Preventative Care, An Opportunity for Operators: Report
Potential opportunities await senior housing operators who adjust their business models to shift more focus to preventative care, according to a report published this month from Alvarez ...
Overtime Rule, Value-Based Care and More: What Trump Means for Senior Living
In just under two months, president-elect Donald Trump will take his seat in the Oval Office.
Senior living providers, along with everyone else, are waiting to see what the Trump presidency ...
Dementia Rates Decline Sharply Among Senior Citizens
This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News, a national health policy news service that is part of the nonpartisan Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.
A new study finds ...
Court Permanently Blocks “Persuader” Rule
A federal court on Wednesday permanently blocked the implementation of the Department of Labor’s new “persuader” rule, which would have required employers to notify ...
Former Nursing Home Operator Facing Third Jail Stint As New Charges Surface
A former nursing home operator could land back in jail after new allegations that she defrauded an elderly man out of $300,000 in a “bed license” scheme.
Martha Bell, who ...
Judge Grants Injunction on CMS Arbitration Rule, Implementation Halted. What’s Next?
Earlier this month a federal judge issued an order temporarily halting the implementation of CMS’ new rule banning anti-arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts.
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CMS’ Push For Value-Based Purchasing Could Bring Significant Changes for Operators
CMS’ push for value-based purchasing made big strides in 2016, and facility operators are paying attention.
Starting in 2019, CMS’ Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing ...
Aging-In-Place Startup Raises $27 Million From Investors
A California start-up, backed by $27 million in recent fundraising, is betting there’s big money in aging-in-place seniors.
Heal, an LA-based company, facilitates house calls ...