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Insights in Seniors Housing & Care

Regulatory Environment  |  Senior Housing  |  Skilled Nursing

Florida Nursing Homes Required to Make Big Investments in Emergency Preparedness within 60 Days

By: Liz Liberman  |  September 20, 2017

The tragic deaths of eight nursing home residents in Hollywood, Fla., in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma prompted a number of policy changes. Legislation was introduced requiring seniors housing facilities to have emergency power sources for five days in the event of a power outage. Florida Governor Rick Scott announced an immediate rule requiring similar resources to be implemented at all assisted living and skilled nursing communities in the next 60 days. The Florida Health Care Association, the Florida chapter of the national American Health Care Association that represents nursing homes, is calling an emergency summit this Friday to convene stakeholders and discuss the rule announced by Gov. Scott.

Economic Trends  |  Ideas and Discussion  |  Regulatory Environment

2017 NIC Fall Conference Opening Session to Feature Lively Debate on Economic Issues

By: NIC  |  September 20, 2017

The impact of the Trump administration’s policies on economic growth is a matter of debate. So why not hold an actual debate?

Economic Trends  |  Regulatory Environment  |  Skilled Nursing

NIC Skilled Nursing Data: Key Takeaways from the Second-Quarter 2017 Report

By: Bill Kauffman  |  September 12, 2017

NIC has just released its second quarter 2017 Skilled Nursing Data Report, which includes key monthly data points from July 2012 through June 2017.

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