Weekly News Wrap-Up (November 2 - November 6)

House Sets Healthcare Vote for Saturday; AAHSA Applauds Inclusion of CLASS Act (McKnight’s Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living, November 6, 2009)
The U.S House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on its comprehensive healthcare reform bill for Saturday evening. As lawmakers fine-tune the legislative language, outside groups, including the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, continue to weigh in on the debate.

‘Red Flags’ Rules Delayed Again as Senate Debates Exemptions Bill (McKnight’s Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living, November 3, 2009)
The Federal Trade Commission has postponed the implementation date for the “red flags” rules from Nov 1, 2009, to June 1, 2010. This marks the fourth time the FTC has had to change the date.

The National Advisory Board (NAB) was Invited to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Summit to Present “Declaration for Independence” and Discuss State Long Term Services and Supports Programs
Four members of the NAB told an audience of legislators from across the country that the NAB’s Call to Action to transform our health care system to address long term services and supports was about people, not programs. Len Kirschner, Rob Sweezy, Jane Woods and Chuck Graham spoke to the National Conference of State Legislators on a panel entitled “Transforming the Systems of Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities.” The panel was moderated by Senator Renee Unterman (GA) who also serves as the Chair of NCSLs Human Services and Welfare Committee.