McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robyn Stone, DrPH
Robyn Stone, DrPH, brings four decades’ worth of experience to LeadingAge as a top expert and researcher in aging and long-term care policy.
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As HHS gives $4.9 billion to nursing homes, provider groups ‘disappointed’ that COVID-19 support still eludes senior living
Nobody in long-term care is begrudging skilled nursing facilities for the $4.9 billion that began flowing to providers on Friday to fight effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but associations are asking federal and state governments not to forget senior living operators.
30 percent of senior living members still report PPE challenges, Argentum, ASHA say
Almost one-third (30%) of senior living companies that are members of Argentum or the American Seniors Housing Association still face challenges in securing adequate personal protective equipment in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the organizations told the Senate Special Committee on Aging in a statement submitted for the record of the committee’s May 21 hearing, titled “Caring for Seniors Amid the COVID-19 Crisis.” AHCA / NCAL also submitted comments.
More COVID-19 testing needed for assisted living and skilled nursing, groups say as CMS issues guidance for reopening
Two associations representing long-term care providers on Monday called for more funding for COVID-19 testing for assisted living communities as well as skilled nursing facilities after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a plan for the relaxing of the restrictions put in place in the nation’s nursing homes due to the pandemic.
$3 trillion HEROES Act passes in House with provisions for senior living, but Senate prospects dim
Although it remains to be seen whether the HEROES Act reaches the president’s desk, five provisions of the original or House-passed bill have a chance of becoming law, according to one source. Read other coronavirus-related news, too.
Long-term care struggles for COVID-19 resources speak to deeper societal issue, leaders say
Assisted living communities’ and nursing homes’ difficulty in securing personal protective equipment and testing to prevent or contain the spread of COVID-19, despite the fact that older adults are at higher risk for serious complications related to the disease, speaks to a deeper societal issue in the United States, leaders of national and state industry associations said Thursday.
Affordable senior housing operators may be penalized due to confusion over Paycheck Protection Act program eligibility
Confusion over whether not-for-profit affordable seniors housing providers are eligible for loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program has providers in danger of either being penalized if they accepted funds inappropriately or of missing out on funds if they don’t apply because they believe they aren’t eligible. Today is the deadline for all PPP borrowers to return funds without penalty if they received funds for which they are not eligible.
White House announcements do nothing to help non-nursing home settings, LeadingAge says; AARP opposes litigation immunity for providers
The White House’s recommendation that all states test nursing home residents and staff members for the novel coronavirus over the next two weeks, and President Trump’s comment that “we have prevailed” on COVID-19 testing — both made Monday — leaves unanswered the question, “What help does this provide to millions of vulnerable adults cared for in non-nursing home settings?” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan said. Meanwhile, the AARP on Monday sent a letter to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee asking them to reject proposals to grant immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits to assisted living, skilled nursing and other long-term care providers.
New task force to develop guidance for reopening senior living and care communities
Representatives of more than 140 senior housing and care operators and members of four associations advocating for U.S. providers are joining forces with other groups in a new effort to provide guidance for safely reopening U.S. and Canadian communities and facilities given COVID-19 considerations.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Katie Smith Sloan
Before becoming the first woman to hold the top post at LeadingAge, Katie Smith Sloan had a passion for public policy and advocating for the aging.
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