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

Efforts to reach agreements on infrastructure inched forward as the White House and a group of bipartisan Senators reached a deal on physical infrastructure, including broadband but excluding caregiver funding.  Separately, Democratic lawmakers addressed care economy needs via introduction of the Better Care Better Jobs Act. Vaccination rates remain an interest as more CMS data becomes available. Workforce shortages in long-term care was also a major focus. 

Infrastructure and vaccines:

Workforce:

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

III. What’s On Our Radar–this week’s likely priorities

  • Ongoing negotiations on hard and soft infrastructure. 
  • Vaccination rates in long-term care. 
  • Introduction of the WISH Act, with proposed funding mechanisms to pay for long term care
  • Proposed home health payment update, with expected hospice survey reform provisions 

IV. National Statements & Products (all posted on the Press Room page)

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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.