I. Current Talking Points & Templates for Media Engagement: 

Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County v. Talevski Background & Talking Points

Template Op-Ed: Aging Services Workforce Now Campaign

CMS Home Health Proposed Payment Talking Points

CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed Payment Rule Talking Points 

CCRC Solvency Talking Points

NASEM Report Talking Points

See link to full State Media Resources folder at bottom of page. 

II. Following the Narrative: A quick summary of national media trends last week. 

(* indicates that LeadingAge is featured in the story.) 

Coverage of aging services-related news nationally included midterm elections build-up and results that could impact our sector, the Supreme Court hearing oral argument for Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County (Indiana) v. Talevski and the national caregiver shortage, both paid and unpaid. Some regional media reported on inflation and affordable housing costs for older adults and better health equity for Black older Americans’ end of life care. The trades also focused on the SCOTUS hearing, workforce, the possible extension of the PHE, and the threat of a “tripledemic” with COVID, flu, and RSV season.

Biden Administration, Congress, Government Agencies

Workforce, Coronavirus, Waivers, Vaccines, Closures

III. 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: 

IV. What’s On Our Radar — this week’s likely priorities:

  • Awaiting release of MACPAC brief on Medicaid rates paid to SNFs
  • Monitoring SCOTUS case (Talevski)
  • Continuing hospice media outreach

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

  • No statements this week

VI. State Association Media Materials: A folder of helpful resources, sample op-eds, fact sheets, and more. 

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