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August 2, 2024

Government Delays Response to Staffing Lawsuit

On Tuesday of this week, lawyers with the US Department of Justice requested a one week extension to file a response to the staffing lawsuit filed by LeadingAge and the American Health Care Association (AHCA). As a matter of professional courtesy, LeadingAge and AHCA have supported this extension and the judge is expected to grant the request. We are now looking at August 9 for the government’s response.

Governance Takes a Front Seat in August!

Both the LeadingAge North Carolina Board of Directors and the LeadingAge North Carolina Board of Trustees meet in August. The Board of Directors will be welcoming two new members, including Libby Bush (President/CEO at Deerfield in Asheville) and Marianne Ratcliffe (President/CEO at Carol Woods in Chapel Hill). The Board of Trustees will be welcoming five new members, including Vernon Baker (President/CEO at The Pines at Davidson in Davidson), Zane Bennett (Executive Director at Porters Neck Village in Wilmington), Jacob Elliott (Director of Operations Management at Life Care Services in Charlotte), Tom Ford (Executive Director at The Cypress of Raleigh in Raleigh), and Angela Rigsbee (President/CEO at The Sharon at SouthPark in Charlotte).

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Value First’s 5-Star Sweepstakes

Again this year, LeadingAge North Carolina’s Platinum business partner Value First is hosting a 5-Star Sweepstakes—and your community could win one of five $10,000 prizes! LeadingAge North Carolina members who currently use Value First as the primary GPO for their food program will be entered automatically. Members that are not using Value First as the primary GPO for their food program need to submit a form and one month of food purchase data. Learn more and enter the sweepstakes here. Reach out to Tom Akins with any questions.

Fitch Affirms Arbor Acres, Givens Estates Ratings

Congratulations to the teams and Boards of Directors at Arbor Acres (BBB+) and Givens Estates (A- Stable) on the affirmation of their ratings by Fitch. This accomplishment is the result of hard work and dedication by both organizations.

New Insights and Tools From LeadingAge

LeadingAge experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance, and tools—and the most relevant resources for members. Here is what’s new:

Registration Now Open for State Night Out

State Night Out is a member-only event held in conjunction with LeadingAge national's Annual Meeting in Nashville this October. Members are invited to gather with their colleagues from North Carolina on Monday, October 28 at the Music City Center from 6-7:30pm. Learn more and register.

LeadingAge Annual Meeting Expecting Record Attendance

Are you registered to attend what may be the largest LeadingAge Annual Meeting ever? With record breaking first week registrations, Nashville is preparing to host the can’t-miss conference in our field! Learn more about the education program (including up to 16 CE credits), view the scheduled events and activities, and explore information about the E2 Expo! Register here and book your hotel during registration!

Responsible Health AI Guidelines Released