Staffing minimums to cost long term care industry $10B annually

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August 2, 2022

In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report earlier this week from CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) on the negative impact of increasing staffing minimums at the federal level. The report shows that increasing staffing minimums will require billions of dollars each year to hire tens of thousands of additional caregivers. CLA estimated the impact of implementing a staffing minimum of 4.1 hours per resident day (HPRD) and found:

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RUNNERS FOR HEALING

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Bucks Raised For Bucks

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The Jena Community Center was active Thursday, September 17, as the annual Whitetails Unlimited Banquet was held to raise money for various education ...

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The Jena Times to unveil improved website on Oct 9

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September 23, 2026

The Jena Times will launch a completely redesigned and upgraded website Friday, Oct. 9, bringing sweeping technical improvements aimed at giving reade...

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Jena Council introduces first sewer hike since 2020

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The Jena Town Council voted unanimously Monday, Sept. 14, to introduce an amended ordinance raising sewer rates for the first time since 2020 and esta...

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New chief takes over Tullos VFD

By Reci Tradewell Staff Reporter

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The Tullos Volunteer Fire Department has a new chief and two new members, but the town council’s Sept. 14 meeting made clear the department is still w...

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LaSalle Arrests

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September 23, 2026

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the LaSalle Parish Jail during the previous week: (more…)