State long-term care bill would fund workforce initiatives but stiffen provider penalties
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 12, 2024
Eight months after its passage through the Massachusetts State House, a bill to fund investments in the long-term care workforce and increase state oversight powers appears poised to pass the State Senate.
Federal funds, opioid settlement money will repay students loans for LTC staff
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 29, 2023
Massachusetts will use a combination of funding from the federal government and opioid lawsuit settlements to help repay more than $140 million of student loan debt for healthcare workers. Some of that...
Staffing agencies to pay $260K for alleged gouging of nursing homes, senior living operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 30, 2024
Three temporary staffing agencies accused of collectively price gouging long-term care providers in at least 10 different ways will pay more than $260,000 to resolve allegations of wrongdoing, Massachusetts...