This is one time when a governor’s decision to ignore the Supreme Court will come at a high cost. For others, that is.
As coronavirus spreads, operators gird for additional cases
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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.
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
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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...
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.