Canceling overtime changes would benefit employers, real family income, CBO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2016
Canceling changes to overtime regulations that are set to go into effect Dec. 1 would reduce private-sector employers’ payrolls and compliance costs and would increase profits, according to an analysis...
Occupancy and profitability recovery a mixed bag for senior living: panel
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 04, 2022
Senior living occupancy and profitability recovery have shown mixed results since the pandemic hit, said a panel of experts during an Argentum webinar Wednesday.
Outreach, advocacy, education keys to solving workforce issues, Argentum says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2022
Heightened outreach, advocacy and education will be keys to addressing workforce shortages in senior living, according to Argentum.
Delays, uncertainty prompt legislation to address Provider Relief Fund
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2021
With the House poised — maybe — to vote this week on the $1.75 trillion social spending bill, Argentum said it remains disappointed that senior living remains excluded in the legislation. But leaders...
Skilled nursing finances ‘much worse’ than previously known: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 03, 2022
Skilled nursing finances are “much worse” than previously thought, according to a new report outlining the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s nursing homes, American Health...
5 items for senior living’s 2022 to-do list
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2022
The leaders of five organizations active in the senior living space recently shared with me their insights on the biggest challenges facing the industry. Culled from their comments is a list of action...
Senior living association recommends overtime changes to Labor Department
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2017
The Labor Department should base increases in the minimum salary threshold used to determine overtime pay on the 20th percentile for salaried employees in the lowest paid geographic region of the country,...
COVID-19 puts senior living on federal policymakers’ radar — and that’s a good thing, panelists...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2020
The reality of senior living’s relationship with federal policymakers in the COVID-19 era is simple, according to a session panelist at the virtual Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference — “We...
Argentum releases infection control program guidance for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2020
Responding to a worsening pandemic, Argentum assembled a working group of clinical experts to address key COVID-related challenges to help guide its assisted living members.
‘We’ve got to stay vigilant’: Argentum CEO discusses importance of policymaker, consumer education
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2021
Educating policymakers and consumers can help the senior living industry keep regulation at the state level and ensure that prospective residents and their families understand the benefits of senior living,...