LeadingAge needs your help in finding some effective story tellers to participate in media interviews and a possible telepresser event for national, local and aging services media.

We are looking for members who provide HCBS care and are reimbursed through Medicaid could tell a compelling story about the challenges they face and how they could benefit from the administration’s proposed legislation (which would allocate $400 billion toward expanding access to quality, affordable home- or community based services)?

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

Home and community based services remain on reporters’ radar as the Biden Administration kicked off Older Americans Month by releasing $1.4 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan for home and community based services provided in the Older Americans Act and exploration of the $400 billion funding for home health proposed in the American Jobs Plan continues. Vaccines remain a focus — including hesitancy among long-term care workers, vaccination rates among older adults, and vaccine waste at major pharmacies — and discussion about financing LTSS got some play. 

Home and Community Based Services:

Vaccines:

Long-term care financing, care services and the future of care:

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:

  • Infrastructure
  • Older Americans Month continues

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
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.

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