Senior living providers cautiously optimistic about additional release of Provider Relief Fund dollars
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2021
After months of applying pressure and campaigning for relief funding, senior living industry experts welcomed Friday’s announcement of the federal government’s release of $25.5 billion in new funding...
OSHA’s proposed COVID-19 healthcare rule ‘over prescriptive,’ confusing, industry leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 26, 2022
A proposed federal COVID-19 healthcare rule is “overly prescriptive” and creates confusion, according to senior living industry leaders.
Federal bill targeting private equity would have ‘chilling effect’ on assisted living investment,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 07, 2024
Proposed federal legislation targeted increased transparency and accountability for private equity in healthcare, if passed, would have a “chilling effect” on future investment in assisted living and...
Industry awaits long-term care-specific guidance as CDC relaxes restrictions for fully vaccinated people
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 09, 2021
Long-term care industry groups said they welcome Monday’s release of interim public health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how fully vaccinated individuals...
$560 million in Provider Relief Fund payments heading to operators this week
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 25, 2022
More than 4,100 healthcare providers are in line to receive collectively more than $560 million in Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 general distribution payments this week, bringing to $19 billion the total...
Workers, residents should be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine, senior living industry representatives...
By
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...
Senior living industry unites behind message: ‘Don’t leave seniors behind’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2021
Don’t leave seniors behind. That’s the message the senior living industry is putting out as Congress ramps up discussions about the Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan and newly introduced...
Proposed overtime rule is ‘bad policy’ that senior living providers cannot absorb, groups say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2023
A new overtime rule proposed by the federal government would worsen workforce issues for senior living providers and create unintended consequences for workers and residents, according to industry advocacy...
Tackle housing affordability with existing bipartisan solutions, coalition tells Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2023
A coalition including the American Seniors Housing Association and 18 real estate-related organizations is encouraging members of Congress to pursue solutions to increase the housing supply in all markets,...
Bill promises ‘generational investment’ in senior living and care workforce
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 17, 2024
Proposed federal legislation would make a “generational investment” in the senior living and care workforce at a time when the aging population is growing exponentially and an increasing number of...