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Kairos Health Systems announced today that Alisa Miller has been appointed the company's new president and CEO. An experienced leader in senior services, Miller will succeed Jennifer Wimer and assume responsibilities on Oct. 1 in coordination with Wimer's planned retirement.

LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 370 providers of services for seniors, today issued the following statement from president and CEO Adam Marles on the 2021-22 spending plan approved by the Pennsylvania General Assembly

LeadingAge PA announced Jim Pieffer, senior vice president and incoming president and CEO of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, as the chair of the board of directors, as well as five new board members.

LeadingAge PA is excited to announce the 2021 Distinguished Service award winners! Established in 1973, the Distinguished Service Awards honor the exemplary contributions of individuals or groups from member organizations who are enhancing the aging services field through their involvement, innovation, leadership, or advocacy.

LW Consulting offers "Aging Services & the American Rescue Plan: A Guide for Providers" which answers some of the commonly asked questions about the funds from The American Rescue Plan to support not-for-profits in the local community.

LeadingAge PA Premier Sponsor, LR Webber, shares an HR Compliance Bulletin on the May 28 updates from the EEOC on FAQs for COVID-19 vaccine programs and incentives.

LeadingAge PA is excited to announce our newest team member, Jennifer Caldwell, executive assistant!

LeadingAge PA is excited to announce the award of $36,000 to members through the 2021 Professional Development Scholarship Program. Recognizing the continued need for developing the senior services workforce, LeadingAge PA has awarded more than $450,000 to supporting scholarships and grants for members in just the last five years.

LeadingAge PA Sponsor Johnson Kendall Johnson offers their COVID-19 Resource Center to help answer your questions - from health and safety, to webinars and podcasts.

LeadingAge PA President and CEO Adam Marles today renewed his call initially made last week for Gov. Tom Wolf to form a broader task force to look at ways to quickly improve Pennsylvania's vaccination plan.

LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 370 providers of services for seniors, today testified before a joint state Senate hearing examining Pennsylvania's COVID-19 vaccination strategy. LeadingAge PA President and CEO Adam Marles called for an emergency task force to look at ways to quickly improve Pennsylvania's vaccination plan.

LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 370 providers of services for seniors, today issued the following statement from President and CEO Adam Marles on the 2021-22 budget proposal from Gov. Tom Wolf.

Value First and HPSI Purchasing Services are pleased to announce the affiliation agreement that was entered into effective Jan. 1. As senior living providers continue to struggle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their communities, Value First is able to offer the choices, solutions and savings that can help LeadingAge members get their budgets back on track, while better serving their residents and staff.

Pennsylvania's leading senior care advocacy organizations - LeadingAge PA, the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA), and the Pennsylvania Coalition of Affiliated Healthcare & Living Communities (PACAH) - filed a lawsuit yesterday in state Commonwealth Court to demand Wolf Administration officials re-allocate more than $150 million in federal dollars that, in accordance with state law, was mandated to be directed to Pennsylvania's nursing home residents and their providers of care.

LeadingAge PA President and CEO Adam Marles today condemned Gov. Tom Wolf for vetoing House Bill 1737. "House Bill 1737 enjoyed bipartisan support in the legislature," Marles said. "Despite this, Gov. Wolf has turned his back on nursing home providers during a pandemic when they need him the most. Long-term care providers must have the support of their state government at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is surging and still an immense challenge.

LeadingAge PA President and CEO Adam Marles today commended the Pennsylvania General Assembly for sending House Bill 1737 to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. The legislation includes long overdue comprehensive, temporary, pandemic-related liability protection for senior care providers.

Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for quality care in Pennsylvania, today thanked the Senate and House for passing legislation that creates a path to certification for temporary nurse aides who have demonstrated competency and commitment to aging services.

Where do we go from here? Read the "COVID-19 Sentiment Report" from LeadingAge PA Sponsor, RLPS. As we look to the future, there are many questions about how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is going to impact senior living communities. This survey included independent living residents, prospective residents, and staff members in 70 communities located in 11 states (including PA).

Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for quality senior care in Pennsylvania, today thanked the Senate for passing legislation that creates a path to certification for temporary nurse aides who have demonstrated competency and commitment to aging services, and asked the House to concur by approving Senate Bill 1268.