Senators push for Graham-Cassidy bill vote to repeal ACA next week
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2017
Four Republican senators who introduced a bill on Sept. 13 to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are pushing for a Senate vote on it before Sept. 30. As with bills under consideration in the Senate...
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Apr 13, 2017
Brookdale nurse supervisor alleges company owes wages … Friendship Retirement gunman sentenced to prison term … WSJ: Should Medicaid be converted to a block-grant program? … Detecting...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation invests $400,000 in 24 workforce grants … Merger targets strengthening assisted living … FCC opens applications for $5M internet pilot program for affordable senior...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 06, 2022
Pandemic disruptions, stubborn trends slow job recovery for some older workers … Americans’ favorable feelings toward unions hits highest point since 1965 … HUD opens competition for $15M...
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By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
HHS announces multi-pronged effort to strengthen direct care workforce … LeadingAge urges support to expand Pell Grant access … Moderate, severe loneliness linked to higher chance for long-term care,...
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CMS withdraws proposed guidance on Medicaid block grants, funding caps … 94% of beneficiaries satisfied with Medicare Advantage plans … EEOC to hold hearing on proposed revisions to Employer...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2023
Lack of purpose in life linked to cognitive decline, study finds … Healthcare expenses take a financial toll on older adults … CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch …...
Appropriations process best bet for funding relief: Argentum
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2022
With the prospect of additional COVID-19 relief legislation at a standstill, Argentum is turning its attention to the appropriations process and ensuring the sector’s voice is heard.
Home Care briefs for Friday, July 23
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 23, 2021
Palmetto GBA to return $17,513 in lookback payments related to hospice cap calculations … Biden expects FDA to quickly approve COVID vaccines … Happify Health launches a new app to treat depression...
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac re-enter LIHTC market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 28, 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has granted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac limited re-entry into the Low Income Housing Tax Credit market as equity investors.