Attorney General Letitia James (won a preliminary injunction that requires a nursing home company accused of committing more than $83 million in Medicare and Medicaid fraud to pay for an independent financial...
Coming staffing agency caps could be ‘wildly successful’
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 18, 2023
Oregon is the latest state to tackle the rising cost of workers acquired through temporary staffing agencies, but it’s unclear yet just how low rates might go.
Also in the News for Thursday, Aug. 25
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 25, 2022
Oregon asks for $40 million to alleviate state’s hospital crisis by beefing up long-term care … Dozens of patients safely evacuated from flooded Mississippi nursing home (video) … County borrows...
State pledges to pick up tab for crisis staffing at long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2021
The state of Oregon is sending long-term care facilities staffing help as they respond to a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 25
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 25, 2018
Senate confirms Alex Azar as HHS Secretary … Oregonians vote to fund Medicaid expansion by taxing hospitals, managed care and insurance companies … GE’s unexpected shortfall for long-term...
Mount Miguel Covenant Village breaks ground on center
Jul 22, 2014
Mount Miguel Covenant Village, a continuing care retirement community operated by Covenant Retirement Communities, broke ground on a $15 million construction project last week.
Rhode Island is No. 1 HIPAA enforcer in state rankings
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 16, 2014
Healthcare providers may feel more pressure of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act enforcement in states like Rhode Island and Alaska, according to data compiled by TrueVault, a HIPAA compliance...
Oregon tops list of best states for nurses
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2014
With a supportive work environment and plenty of opportunity, Oregon took first in a 2014 ranking of the best and worst states for nursing.
CNL Lifestyle Properties acquires two WA facilities
Jun 24, 2014
Real estate investment trust CNL Lifestyle Properties has acquired two senior housing communities for about $12.5 million: South Pointe Assisted Living in Everett, WA, and La Conner Retirement Inn in La...
Consider innovative partnerships to reduce falls, experts say
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 23, 2013
Senior care stakeholders should consider creative partnerships to reduce falls, according to an expert on a National Council on Aging/IlluminAge Communication Partners webcast yesterday.