Provider groups concerned by HHS, HUD cuts in Trump’s $4.8 trillion budget
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 11, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services would see a 10% funding cut, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development would see a 15% funding cut, under the $4.8 trillion budget proposed Monday...
Proposed overtime pay threshold still too high for some senior living advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2019
The Labor Department’s new proposal to increase the salary threshold for employee overtime pay, announced Thursday, might have been expected, but it’s still of concern to some organizations representing...
News of HHS, CMS nominees gets warm reception from senior living groups
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2016
Organizations representing senior living providers said Tuesday that they look forward to working with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choices to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Loosened visitation restrictions for senior living may follow issuance of guidance for nursing homes,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2021
Senior living industry groups said they are hopeful that the visitation rules for nursing homes released Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will spur states to make similar recommendations...
Price confirmed as HHS secretary
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 12, 2017
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) was sworn in as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday hours after being confirmed by a party-line 52-47 vote in the Senate.
Argentum works on Plan B as weather thwarts fly-in
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2018
Argentum is planning to find additional ways to discuss the Government Accountability Office’s assisted living-related report, home- and community-based services and other issues after the second...
Coalition cites ‘urgent need’ in releasing best practices for assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2018
The Long Term Care Community Coalition released recommendations for best practices for the assisted living industry on Wednesday, citing an “urgent need” given the findings contained in a February...
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
AHCA/NCAL ‘cautiously optimistic’ about arbitration outcome
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
CMS’ proposed rule to limit the use of arbitration agreements was a source of angst for AHCA/NCAL members in 2015, but the organizations remain hopeful that CMS is considering member concerns before...
LTSS financing proposal ‘a promising start,’ providers say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 20, 2018
Draft legislation to create a federal program within Medicare to support those with substantial long-term care costs when they need care “is a promising start toward effective solutions,” LeadingAge...