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Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence, Together
October 27, 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men have experienced some form of domestic violence. It is a calamity affecting people of all backgrounds that has only become more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is hope for anyone who has..
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Cautious Optimism as Congress Inches Towards a Deal on “Human Infrastructure” Package
October 21, 2021
Major disagreements remain, but renewed dialogue between factions within the Democratic party has Congressional leaders more optimistic a deal can be reached. While the overall cost remains the key question, many rank-and-file Members of Congress appear to be coming to terms with a narrower bill than originally anticipated. Multiple sources..
Read MoreThe Application for Provider Relief Fund & American Rescue Plan Rural Payments Closes Oct. 26
October 19, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced $25.5 billion in new funding for health care providers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Congress Continues to Debate Overall Cost of the “Human Infrastructure” Package
October 15, 2021
Congress Postpones Debt Ceiling Fight, Focuses on Finalizing “Human Infrastructure” Package Following final Congressional passage earlier this week of a compromise bill increasing the federal debt ceiling until December 3, which President Biden signed Thursday night, lawmakers’ focus again returns to negotiating the final “human infrastructure” package. Despite pressure from..
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Our Collective Voices Can Make a Larger Impact
October 14, 2021
As I talk with member CEOs across the country, I often hear about acute workforce shortages. This is not new. But there’s a heightened sense of urgency for many whose direct care workforce shortages are worse now than before—or even during—the height of the pandemic. CEOs often cite low government..
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