The next 4 years might not be much to laugh about
I must admit I am going to miss Donald Trump being our president.
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Federal judge vacates ‘Public Charge’ rule denounced by LTC advocates
A federal judge has struck down a rule that long-term care advocates previously warned could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services and hurt the industry’s workforce.
Biden, Trump diverge on approaches for long-term care, Medicare
While President Donald Trump would seek to cap the overall federal contribution to Medicaid and increase state flexibility, former Vice President Joe Biden would look to expand the program to provide more funding to long-term care services, reveals a new analysis on the presidential candidates’ proposals for seniors.
Perpetuating ageism
There is a lot to argue about how President Trump has led and handled the pandemic. But there is one thing on which we can all agree.
Sign-ups start today for feds’ new free COVID-19 vaccine program for nursing homes
Long-term care providers are being urged to participate in a federal vaccination program that would provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff members with no out-of-pocket costs.
COVID-19 relief talks resume as emergency funding for LTC providers begins to dry up
The White House and federal lawmakers have resumed negations on another COVID-19 relief bill, which could come in the nick of time for some long-term care providers.
Providers plea for support after Trump nixes COVID-19 relief talks
President Trump’s abrupt decision to halt negotiations between his staff and federal lawmakers on another COVID-19 relief bill until after the election could mean doom for residents and workers at long-term care facilities, providers warned Tuesday.
Providers outraged after ‘insulting’ Trump tweet downplays COVID-19 dangers
A leading long-term care provider association was among those incensed Monday afternoon after President Trump sent a tweet telling people he was leaving the hospital after being treated for COVID-19 over the weekend. “Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life,” Trump said, in part.
Administration’s added coronavirus tests for nursing homes just ‘a drop in the bucket,’ industry leader says
The federal government’s plan to ship a total of 33 million additional point-of-care tests to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the coming weeks is just “a drop in the bucket [when] considering the volume needed” by providers, observed leaders of the nation’s second largest nursing home association.
Nursing homes will be first to get coronavirus vaccine, official pledges, as federal group delays vote
One top state official has pledged that nursing home residents and staff members will be the first to receive a coronavirus vaccine, even though a federal advisory group has yet to vote on who should receive top priority.
