I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.
(*LeadingAge is featured in the story.) 

Ongoing discussion of the Biden Administration American Jobs Plan with a specific focus on the $400B for caregiving continued, as did pick up of LeadingAge’s Blueprint for a Better Aging Infrastructure; other recurring topics include vaccination progress and ongoing challenges among healthcare workers and other adults, as well as state-level civil liability protection legislation.

Federal Legislation

Vaccines

Liability

Joining policymakers and numerous long-term care CEOs as a speaker at the Apr. 7 National Association of Health Care Assistants CNA Virtual March on Washington, our CEO and president Katie Smith Sloan outlined an organization-wide LeadingAge effort that builds on our advocacy for a strong workforce and research into what that takes to drive transformational change.

II. Other Clips That Influenced the Week: LeadingAge is a sought-out, reliable source for multiple trade and national media outlets (see that coverage on our Driving the Conversation page). Other key clips shaped the narrative last week: 

III. What’s On Our Radar This week’s likely priorities:

  • Continued discussion of Biden Administration’s America’s Jobs Plan, caregiving and aging services as part of U.S. healthcare infrastructure; monitoring various stakeholders’ positions on Care Economy
  • Biden Administration budget

IV. National Statements & Products (all posted on ‘Driving the Conversation’ page)

V. State Resources Rundown: State Association COVID Media Materials: A folder of helpful resources, sample op eds, fact sheets, and more. 

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. Nicole joined the association in 2018, and oversees our Member Services program, our Partnership and Associate Member relationships, and our online education system. A graduate of Washburn University, Nicole uses her 22 years of experience in the association world to enhance the support of our members, problem solve their issues and bring new partners into the LeadingAge Kansas family. Outside of work, Nicole is passionate about geocaching and moments spent with her dog, Blu. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.