States should fund senior living, relax visitation restrictions, association leaders tell governors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2021
The National Governors Association should “strongly encourage” state governments to provide financial relief to senior living providers and caregivers for COVID-19-related expenses, Argentum President...
COVID relief, assisted living regulation top of mind for industry after presidential election
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2020
With the presidential election over and former Vice President Joe Biden the projected winner, senior living industry association leaders say they are optimistic about future efforts related to the battle...
Feds announce Provider Relief Fund application for private-pay assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2020
Private-pay assisted living communities now may apply for funding under the Provider Relief Fund phase 2 general distribution allocation, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday through...
Senior living needs ‘substantial and immediate financial relief’ from COVID-19, leaders tell federal...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 21, 2020
Senior living operators require “substantial and immediate financial relief” from expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the leaders of four major associations representing operators of independent...
‘Misleading’ report tied to federal bill with COVID-19-related requirements for assisted living,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
Assisted living communities would be required to report confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 to federal, state and local health officials, as well as to residents and their families — and would have...
Industry repeats call for resources as Congress members ask for assisted living COVID-19 case details
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2020
Industry associations are supporting the transparency requested by three members of Congress who have asked 11 assisted living companies to detail their case counts and strategies related to COVID-19 —...
Government PPE plans could have ‘grave consequences’ for senior living residents, staff, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2020
Federal and state advocates for senior living and home- and community-based services providers say it is a mistake for governments not to prioritize these providers’ needs for personal protective...
Industry ‘steps up advocacy’ and sees priorities funded in $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2020
Senior living industry advocates said Wednesday they were pleased that their calls and letters had an impact on the $2 trillion stimulus package passed in the Senate. The legislation includes many of the...
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...
Coronavirus bill provisions would ‘decimate’ senior living workforce, organizations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
Provisions in a multi-billion dollar bill to provide coronavirus-related relief to workers would “significantly curtail our caregiver workforce” and must be addressed, Argentum President and CEO James...