Senior Housing News August 5, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 40-year old legal decision known as Chevron, with far-reaching implications. The impact on the senior living industry is still unclear – but it could be significant.
Prior to its overturning, the doctrine instructed lower courts to consider regulatory agency interpretations in defining and interpreting federal laws. The Supreme Court’s move essentially shifts the power back to the U.S. judicial system in deciphering regulatory queries rather than the appointed government agencies.
In an Aug. 2 blog post, NIC President Ray Braun noted it was “still early” to determine what the ruling would mean for senior living operators.
“We don’t know yet how the decision will play out for the senior housing and care industry,” he...