News Archives
April 2019 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Employee Engagement & Customer Experience with Align – Early Adopter Deadline Extended
On April 9, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Become an Early Adopter of Align’s Employee Engagement Solution (manager/supervisor evaluation and training!), and/or two Customer Experience Solutions and receive special pricing! The Early Adopter deadline has been extended to Monday, May 13!
Avinity and Presbyterian Homes & Services Announce Joint Venture to Expand Affordable Senior Housing
On April 3, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Avinity and Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) have announced plans for a joint venture to preserve and expand affordable senior housing.
The Wrong Direction: House Unveils HHS Budget Bill - Funding Cuts, Onerous Regulation
On April 3, 2019 by Kari Thurlow
The Minnesota House Health and Human Services (HHS) Finance Division yesterday unveiled its nearly 1,000-page budget bill, and it doesn’t contain a lot of good news for senior care providers. LeadingAge Minnesota and the Long-Term Care Imperative oppose this bill and are asking members to join us in turning up the volume on the devastating impact it could have on the growing number of seniors you serve and those who provide them with care.
DED Protections for Liberians Extended 1 Year
On April 3, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
President Trump last week issued a memorandum extending Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) protections for Liberians living in the United States through March 30, 2020. It was set to expire on March 31.
Become an Align Early Adopter by April 15
On April 2, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Special pricing is available for LeadingAge Minnesota members who become an early adopter of Align’s Employee Engagement Solution (manager/supervisor evaluation and training!), and/or two Customer Experience Solutions.
Assisted Living Certificate Program Begins April 25 – Save $100 on Registration
On April 2, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
The much-anticipated Assisted Living Certificate Program begins on April 25 for Assisted Living/Housing-with-Services managers and home care nurse managers. This combined training series capitalizes on shared learning for these two leadership positions and the critical intersections of their roles and responsibilities.
Employer Applications for Summer Health Care Internship Program Due April 12
On April 2, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications for the 2019 Summer Health Care Internship Program are due April 12. Care centers, home care providers and adult day services providers are encouraged to participate.
DHS Awards $8.6 Million in Live Well at Home Grants
On April 2, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) announced it has awarded $8.6 million in Live Well at Home grants to help older Minnesotans remain in their homes rather than move to nursing homes or other more expensive settings. Several of the award recipients are LeadingAge Minnesota members.
Deadline Approaching for HCBS Scholarship Grants
On April 2, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Reminder: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently accepting applications for the bonus round of the HCBS Scholarship Grant. The application deadline is April 19. You can find the application here.
Legislation to Fix Medicare Observation Days Introduced in Congress
On April 2, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A bill to fix the antiquated and onerous problem of Medicare observation days has been introduced in Congress. The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act would require all time a Medicare beneficiary spends in a hospital to be counted toward the three-day stay requirement.
Robust HUD Funding Leads LeadingAge Policy Priorities in 2019
On April 2, 2019 by Bobbie Guidry
LeadingAge has finalized its policy priorities for 2019, which includes a robust agenda on affordable housing. Funding priorities in this area include:
New Proposed Rule Would Update Regular Rate Regulations
On April 2, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) last week published a proposed rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that would clarify whether certain kinds of perks, benefits or other miscellaneous items must be included in the regular rate of pay.
Does Your Organization Stand Out?
On April 2, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
With the increasing workforce shortage in all business sectors, aging services organizations need to focus on what makes them stand out as a best place to work. Research shows that Millennials and Generation Z find the mission and meaning of organizations to be acutely important when making their employment decisions – lucky for us in older adult services!