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This edition includes a look at workforce policy on the move in the legislature, a new report on HCBS investments, and a preview of our upcoming "5 Slides" conversation

The funding would require Florida nursing homes to spend at least 75% of the Medicaid funding it receives on patient care costs.

Florida lawmakers strengthened punishments for abuse of elders, disabled Caregivers convicted in those cases would be removed from the victim’s will or estate. The legislation awaits the governor’s signature.     A scene from the Florida Capitol, where lawmakers strengthened protections for the elderly and disabled during the just-completed legislative session. [ NEWS-JOURNAL ARCHIVES | The Daytona Beach News-Journal ] Updated May 4 TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s legal system would have more power to act against people who abuse the elderly or disabled adults and seek to...

Florida Legislature codifies use of personal-care attendants in long-term care centers Advocates argue that the bill would reduce the quality of care in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.     A measure passed by Monday by both houses of the state Legislature would allow long-term care facilities to continue employing personal-care attendants. Published 1 hour ago TALLAHASSEE — A measure passed by the Florida Legislature would allow long-term care facilities to continue to employ “personal-care attendants” to help with basic duties and would give the attendants ...