Coronavirus toll on state revenues could spill over
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
As a coronavirus-caused recession continues to take hold, state and local governments are being forced to cut back support to schools, health programs and other support services, the Wall Street Journal...
Operators, frontline workers likely to benefit from next virus relief bill: McConnell
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2020
For senior living operators seeking COVID-19 lawsuit protections and workers earning less than $19 an hour, the next coronavirus package may deliver some welcome news. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
Loan application deadline extended for Paycheck Protection Program
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John O'Connor
Jul 07, 2020
Smaller senior living operators may still apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan of up to $10 million, thanks to a law extension.
Financial Stability Board offers advice for LIBOR pains
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John O'Connor
Jul 07, 2020
The Switzerland-based Financial Stability Board is warning that despite COVID-19 disruptions, market participants should keep working to remove remaining dependencies on the London Interbank Offered Rate...
White House plan to reopen states helpful, but more needed for senior living: Balda
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John O'Connor
Apr 20, 2020
The White House has released guidelines for states to reopen their businesses, while relaxing social distancing measures. Argentum President and CEO James Balda said he was thankful that the plan includes...
ACHCA’s boss: While others get lauded, we get blamed
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John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2020
While frontline workers in other sectors are being thanked during the pandemic, those in the eldercare field are being ridiculed or worse, notes William “Bill” McGinley. And the American College of...
Pandemic undermines Medicaid block grant approach: report
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John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2020
Some policymakers have pushed Medicaid block grants as a way to reform and improve the federal-state program. But an ongoing pandemic reveals how such an approach could be harmful to states and those served,...
Survey finds – surprise – PPE is in short supply
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John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
If personal protective equipment is in short supply at your community, you’re hardly alone. At least, that’s what new findings by Premier strongly suggest.
Pandemic likely to increase demand for affordable housing: NIC
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
As the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic ravages the nation’s economy, the ranks of seniors requiring affordable housing and care will escalate, warns a recent National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Seniors more prepared for pandemic but also more lonely
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
How are seniors nationwide faring one month into social distancing? The results paint a mixed picture, according to a survey by TheSeniorList.