Argentum begins program to boost senior living advocacy efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2018
The STAR program builds on advocacy efforts associated with Argentum’s annual springtime “fly-in” in Washington, D.C.
Serious adverse effects from COVID-19 vaccines reported rarely
Jan 05, 2022
Full vaccination dose, younger age, female sex and previously having had COVID-19 were linked to greater odds of adverse effects.
COVID-19 public health emergency renewed by HHS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2022
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Friday that he is renewing the federal public health emergency related to COVID-19.
HHS: Public health emergency likely to last rest of year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2021
The federal public health emergency related to the coronavirus pandemic likely will extend through 2021, Acting Health and Human Services Secretary Norris Cochran said Friday in a letter to governors.
Look who’s offering advice on tough labor questions
By
John O'Connor
Jun 29, 2017
A new announcement from the Department of Labor comes as welcome news.
Chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms confirmed after COVID-19
Aug 19, 2022
Self-reported neurologic symptoms seem not to correlate with associated quantitative dysfunction.
Public health emergency extended 90 more days
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 14, 2022
The federal public health emergency related to COVID-19 is being renewed effective Saturday, when the existing one was set to expire, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday.
Welltower CEO joins Argentum board
Nov 12, 2015
Welltower CEO and Director Thomas J. DeRosa has joined the Argentum Board of Directors.
Provider groups call for immediate implementation of RAISE Family Caregivers Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2018
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, LeadingAge and 72 other national organizations, in a June 28 letter, urged Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to begin...
$484 billion COVID-19 relief bill contains $75 billion for PPE, but will senior living see any of it?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 22, 2020
The $484 billion funding package passed by the Senate Tuesday afternoon to provide relief from the effects of COVID-19 contains $75 billion for personal protective equipment and other resources for hospitals,...