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The Application for Provider Relief Fund & American Rescue Plan Rural Payments Closes Oct. 26
By: Christopher Findlay
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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Inspiring Hope and Changing Young Lives in Minnesota
October 13, 2021
By: Christopher Findlay
LSS’s passion for transforming lives and building community is evident at its Center for Changing Lives, which provides holistic care for all individuals, no matter their background.
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Workforce Shortage Provisions Still in Play as Congress Finalizes “Human Infrastructure” Package
October 8, 2021
Congress Continues to Finalize “Human Infrastructure” Package, Path to Passage Remains Challenging Congressional leaders in both the House and the Senate continue their efforts to finalize the broad “human infrastructure” package they will consider under the budget reconciliation process. Democratic party leaders hope to be able to hold a House vote..
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