This highly anticipated annual event convenes and recognizes Silver PAC supporters.
Silver PAC supporters joined together November 9-10 in Washington, D.C. to celebrate a successful year of PAC fundraising in support of the senior living industry, and to discuss the impact of the midterm elections on the political and policy landscape over the next two years.
Jim Ellis is a 35-year veteran of politics at the state and national levels, the creator of the Ellis Insight publication, and Senior Political Analyst for the Business-Industry Political Action Committee. He began his career with the San Diego County Republican Party, and then served as an original staff member for then-Congressman Bill Lowery (R-CA). He is a renowned expert in providing political analysis and commentary; a natural and articulate speaker, he is sought after for keynotes at national association meetings, university audiences, PAC member gatherings, and corporate client seminars. In November, Ellis will address the outcome of the midterm elections and its impact at the federal and state level.
August 28, 2018
You may not think much about the stamps you use for mail—generally anything in stock at the post office will do. However, with the Alzheimer’s semipostal fundraising stamp, you’re not just getting postage: You’re getting a story. That’s because this stamp is the culmination of two individuals’ hard work and determination to raise funds that…
August 20, 2018
Legislation included in the BBA earlier this year may present Congress with a model to expand certain long-term care and supports. Passed with bipartisan support as part of the budget bill approved earlier this year, the “Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2018,” provides Medicare Advantage plans the…
August 20, 2018
As part of OIG’s ongoing efforts to fight waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and more than 100 other HHS programs, it recently released a report identifying vulnerabilities to fraud and poor care. The new report covers hospice care since 2005 and increases in utilization and reimbursement. OIG made more than a dozen recommendations…
August 20, 2018
On July 18, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Labor-Management Standards issued a final rule rescinding the so-called “persuader rule,” a controversial Obama-era regulation requiring employers to disclose advice received about labor unions. Specifically, the persuader rule altered the advice exemption under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, interfering with both employers’ access…
August 20, 2018
As part of efforts to continue to elevate the issue of long-term care financing and in response to draft legislation by Rep. Frank Pallone, Argentum is actively engaged with Congressional Committees including the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Veterans Affairs, and Senate Finance. While Rep. Pallone’s draft legislation would expand the Medicare program…
August 20, 2018
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who currently serves as the Ranking Member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, has filed H.R. 6563, which would establish a public long-term care benefit of the Medicare program for elderly and disabled individuals by creating a new Part E under Medicare entitled Long Term Care Services and Supports (LTSS).…
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