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LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced its 2022 legislative priorities for senior living and long-term care today. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has recognized LeadingAge Florida for its COVID-19 response in support of senior living providers. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Receives National Recognition for COVID-19 Response
LeadingAge Florida recognized outstanding senior living communities, employees, and residents during its 58th Annual Convention and Exposition, held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Recognizes the Best in Aging Services at Its 58th Annual Convention and Exposition
LeadingAge Florida, the state’s only association that serves the entire continuum of care for seniors, elected Bruce Jones as its new Board Chair during the association’s convention in Orlando. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Newly Elected Board of Trustees
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today that Lisa Smith has been hired as the association’s Director of Nursing Home Public Policy. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Lisa Smith as Director of Nursing Home Public Policy
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 485 into law, making the personal care attendants (PCA) program permanent rather than ending when the COVID-19 State of Emergency expires. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing PCA Bill into Law
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, has been awarded a $1 million Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) grant through CMS Region 4 and the Agency for Health Care Administration for its joint Eldergrow GARDEN project. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida and Eldergrow to Implement Therapeutic Horticulture Programs in Nursing Homes
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement today following the passage of the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) legislation. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement Regarding Personal Care Attendant Legislation
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement today following action taken during health care budget negotiations where the House accepted the Senate’s offer of no reduction to Medicaid nursing home rates, which represents a change in the House’s previous position of a 2% reduction in nursing home rates. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement Regarding Health Care Budget Proposal
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 72 into law, which will provide important COVID-19 liability protections for long-term care providers. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Governor DeSantis for Signing COVID-19 Liability Bill into Law
