Monthly Archives: <span>March 2005</span>

Fitch Says CCRC Outlook Stable; Reimbursement a Challenge for Freestanding Nonprofit Nursing Homes

The combination of a strong demand for services and an improving economy will lead to continued strong cash flows, solid debt service coverage, and improved liquidity for the continuing care retirement community (CCRC), according to Fitch Ratings. In a new …

N.M. Gov. Signs Disaster Declaration for Taos County

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson this week signed an Executive Order declaring a disaster in Taos County because of extensive damage caused by storms that started on Feb. 19, and lasted approximately four days. “This funding will immediately help the …

Pa. AG Hammers Contractor with Home Repair Suit

Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced the filing of a civil lawsuit against a Lackawanna County contractor accused of defrauding consumers out of $110,000 by failing to complete the home improvement projects that he was under contract and substantially paid …

OSHA Cites N.Y. Manufacturer for Safety Hazards

A Cohoes, N.Y., insulation manufacturer’s reported failure to safeguard workers against a wide range of safety and health hazards has resulted in $134,750 in proposed penalties from the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Shelter Enterprises Inc., …

Navajo Nation, FEMA Partner on Disaster Recovery

The Navajo Nation, in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is reportedly working diligently to assist in the recovery of public facilities that sustained losses from the winter storms and flooding between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. The …

GTESS Claims Gateway Solution Now Available for Health Care Industry

GTESS Corporation, a provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services to the healthcare industry, announced the general availability of its Claims Gateway Solution, featuring the GTESS client portal. The Claims Gateway Solution is the first hybrid Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)/ASP …

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Secures Lloyd’s of London Protection for Financial, Healthcare Sectors

JLT Risk Solutions Ltd. and Jardine Lloyd Thompson LLC, part of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc, reported insurance capacity has been secured within the Lloyd’s of London market to provide new insurance protection for two of the most heavily regulated …

Giuliani to Deliver NACE 2005 Keynote

The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) announced that Rudy Giuliani will deliver the 2005 Keynote Address on Thursday, Nov. 3, in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Giuliani will speak about leadership, and practicing the principles of …

Ill. Officials Propose Legislation to Help Consumers Know if Purchased Vehicle was in Accident

In an effort to ensure that consumers know whether vehicles they may buy have been damaged in an accident, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Senator James Meeks (D-Chicago) and Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) are joining forces to amend the Illinois …

D.C. Man Sentenced Following Murder of Motorist Who Damaged His Car in Accident

United States Attorney Kenneth Wainstein announced that Edward McDonald, 24, of SE, Washington, D.C., was sentenced in D.C. Superior Court before the Honorable Ann O’Regan Keary to a term of 21 years in prison for the brutal assault which led …