Relief payment formula ‘a slap in the face’ to assisted living, industry leaders say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Calling the federal government’s methodology for determining COVID-19 relief payments “unconscionable,” one senior living association said it amounts to “a slap in the face” to caregivers.
Assisted living industry reiterates need for $10 billion in COVID-19 relief
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2022
Argentum reiterated its message about $10 billion in aid being needed by assisted living operators to Congress on Thursday.
Scaled down HEROES Act relief bill maintains key provisions for senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2020
An updated version of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act released Monday by House Democrats in an effort to restart negotiations maintains some key provisions that...
Workers, residents should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine, senior living industry representatives...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2020
The first available vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 should go to frontline healthcare workers — including those who work in assisted living communities — and first responders, according to draft recommendations...
New senior living coalition seeks to be catalyst for diversity, inclusion
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 14, 2022
Three aging services-related organizations have formed a coalition to promote education and a long-term action plan related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the senior living industry.
Maintaining positive culture can go a long way in era of increasing union activity, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2023
Union organizing is gaining momentum and could be coming to a senior living community near you, according to legal experts.
Senior living experts pin vaccine uptake hopes on ‘landmark’ approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2021
Senior living industry executives are banking on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first COVID-19 vaccine as the confirmation that vaccine-hesitant staff members need to finally...
Medicare Advantage needs to ‘wake up’ to value of senior living, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2023
A new report from LeadingAge looks at the challenges and potential solutions to address the failures of Medicare Advantage. Senior living advocates are looking at it as a learning experience and opportunity...
As second COVID-19 booster dose is approved, senior living calls for help
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 30, 2022
As public health officials brace for a potential surge in coronavirus cases due to the BA.2 variant, the federal government on Tuesday approved a second COVID-19 booster dose for higher-risk individuals.
Senator, NFL players, industry leaders congratulate McKnight’s Women of Distinction; event continues...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2021
The third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards celebration kicked off Tuesday night with some firsts, including a new category of honorees and props from NFL players. Kudos also came from a...