Hossannah Archive

Senior housing occupancy declined to 89.7% in the second quarter, according to data released from The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). Though construction for the second quarter decreased slightly to 5.6% from 5.7%, it continues to exceed demand. Beth Burnham Mace, ...Read More

Skilled nursing facilities in rural communities can now apply for funds to improve their technology infrastructure. With the passage of the Rural Health Care Connectivity Act on June 8, 2016, healthcare providers can apply for support from the Rural Health Care Program. Improved broadband ...Read More

Effective August 1st, OSHA will raise maximum penalties for workplace violations by up to 78%. This is the first increase for maximum penalties since 1990. Government agencies are required to increase their penalties annually to keep pace with inflation. Penalties for willful violations of ...Read More

Google Capital made its venture into public trade with an investment of $46.35 million in Care.com. Care.com is the largest online marketplace connecting families with home-based care and senior care. It’s used in 16 countries and connects 11 million families with 8.6 million caregivers. ...Read More

This year saw steady pay increases for staff of CCRCs, according to The Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service’s annual Salary & Benefits Report. ...Read More