Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
Last of Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payments coming to a bank account near you
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2022
One last round of Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund payments could be coming as soon as next week, signaling a completion of all payment determinations, according to Argentum.
Provider, policy action can stabilize staffing levels during infectious disease outbreaks, researchers...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 25, 2022
Provider and policy action are needed to counter the effects of staff absences and departures, particularly during infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, that may put nursing home residents at...
Biden administration announces new division to deal with pandemics
Jul 21, 2022
The role will include responsibility for oversight of the Strategic National Stockpile, which stores reserve medical supplies.
CDC backs COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax
Jul 20, 2022
The vaccine uses nanoparticles made of proteins from the surface of the coronavirus to stimulate an immune response.
$40 billion federal COVID-19 relief program includes funds for assisted living workforce development
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2022
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the investment of more than $40 billion in American Rescue Plan funds in workforce development programs, led by state and local governments and organizations,...
Federal government seeks information on long COVID-related workplace challenges
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2022
To understand how long COVID is affecting workers and employers, the Department of Labor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the surgeon general are seeking participants for a national...
FDA allows pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 drug Paxlovid
Jul 07, 2022
However, patients who test positive for COVID-19 should still consider reaching out to their regular healthcare provider for Paxlovid first.
New York City first to offer Paxlovid at COVID-19 testing sites
Jul 01, 2022
The ‘Test-to-Treat’ program is part of federal and city efforts to catch and treat infections early and be ready for new waves of the pandemic.
Appropriations process best bet for funding relief: Argentum
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2022
With the prospect of additional COVID-19 relief legislation at a standstill, Argentum is turning its attention to the appropriations process and ensuring the sector’s voice is heard.