Kansas Governor Parkinson to Helm Nursing-Home Lobbying Group

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Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson will become chief executive officer of the largest trade group representing nursing-home companies, including Kindred Healthcare Inc. and Sun Healthcare Group Inc.

Parkinson, 53, will assume the top leadership position at the American Health Care Association after his term as governor ends on Jan. 10, the Washington-based group said in a statement today. He will also head the affiliated National Center for Assisted Living.