This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
When will things get back to ‘normal’? Depends who you ask
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2020
When will the country be open after the coronavirus pandemic peaks? It’s a question many senior living operators are grappling with. And like most questions with a political dimension, consensus is proving...
DEA: Extend COVID telehealth prescribing rules – for now
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
With the end of the public health emergency for the outbreak rapidly approaching, the Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted plans to continue prescription flexibilities for telemedicine that were...
As coronavirus spreads, operators gird for additional cases
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2020
The number of coronavirus cases nationwide surged past the 100 mark Tuesday, while contributing to at least a half dozen deaths. Federal officials are urging calm as industry groups scramble to give members...
Mnuchin: Unemployed should not get what amounts to a raise while off the job
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2020
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently said the White House wants to cap enhanced unemployment benefits in the next coronavirus package. One reason: so workers do not get benefits that exceed what...
AHCA / NCAL blasts meager COVID-19 funding levels
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19 federal aid, the seniors housing and care sector is getting shortchanged. So claims one of the nation’s largest eldercare organizations.
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...
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...
White House plan to reopen states helpful, but more needed for senior living: Balda
By
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...
Trump taking advantage of COVID-19 to bust unions, critics claim
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2020
Unions are alleging that the Trump administration — and more specifically, the Republican-controlled National Labor Relations Board — is taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to further weaken...