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Argentum joins coalition supporting nullification of independent contractor rule
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 12, 2024
Argentum signed onto a coalition letter supporting Congressional Review Act resolutions that would nullify the Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule, which took effect Monday.
Proposed legislation aims to make long-term care insurance more affordable
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2021
Proposed legislation supported by some senior living associations would allow individuals to pay for long-term care insurance from existing retirement accounts without a tax penalty.
Voters concerned about senior living sustainability, want COVID-19 relief for sector: poll
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2021
American voters, concerned about the long-term sustainability of senior living, overwhelmingly support the federal government targeting the sector for COVID-19 relief and workforce support, according to...
30 percent federal funding cut jeopardizes senior living workforce programs, provider group says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 17, 2023
A proposed funding cut of almost 30% for the Department of Labor could jeopardize senior living workforce training programs being launched in several states, according to Argentum.
Assisted living deserves equal billing with other provider types for Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund bonuses,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2021
The senior living industry will be “left behind again” if the formula for Phase 4 Provider relief Fund bonus payments considers only Medicare reimbursement to facilities without also considering the...
CCRC operator boasts women-led executive leadership team
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 13, 2023
A nonprofit senior living organization based in Washington state now has an entirely women-led executive leadership team for the first time in its history.
Senior living industry tells federal lawmakers of ‘unprecedented’ financial issues
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 27, 2023
A recent House hearing on healthcare inflation drew no shortage of comments from groups including the senior living industry sharing experiences with escalating costs.
Provider Relief Fund protected from infrastructure package spend — for now
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2021
As details emerge about the nearly $1 trillion infrastructure agreement reached Wednesday in the Senate, senior living advocates are cautiously optimistic that the package payment sources do not include...
Establishing expectations, policies key to avoiding lawsuits in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2022
Setting realistic expectations with residents and families, establishing policies and procedures, and training staff members can help senior living providers lessen the chance of being sued, legal experts...