The COVID-19 pandemic shutdown was hard on everyone, but those in elder care were hit particularly hard as they had to continue operations while caring for a particularly vulnerable population.
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Study: Focus of health care changed after pandemic
People are seeking a deeper and more meaningful relationship with their health care providers after enduring the global pandemic.
Read More »Lehigh Valley pharmacist named Immunization Champion
Lauren Grantz, administrator of Outpatient Pharmacy Services at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), has received national recognition for her COVID-19 work.
Read More »Economy adds 528,000 jobs in July, smashing expectations
The U.S. labor market performed well beyond expectations last month, adding 528,000 jobs and dropping the unemployment rate to 3.5%.
Read More »Business owners face possible tax increase if UC Trust Fund not solvent by November
Business owners could be hit with increased taxes starting next year if the state Unemployment Compensation (UC) Trust Fund is not solvent. Alex Halper, director of government affairs for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is working with legislators to make sure the UC Trust Fund is funded so business owners don’t see ...
Read More »Business owners face possible tax increase if UC Trust Fund not solvent by November
Business owners could be hit with increased taxes starting next year if the state Unemployment Compensation (UC) Trust Fund is not solvent.
Read More »PA nursing homes still fighting pandemic
The chronic underfunding of our nursing homes, coupled with the continued escalating costs of PPE, testing, wages and operational needs, has left many nursing homes and senior living communities with limited options – close, sell or limit capacity.
Read More »SBA introduces additional deferment on COVID-19 loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will be extending deferment on its loan program for small businesses’ recovering from the impacts of COVID-19.
Read More »Senate bill looks to make cocktails-to-go permanent
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would permanently allow the sale of cocktails-to-go in Pennsylvania after they were temporarily allowed for sale during the pandemic.
Read More »State COVID-19 grant program supported 5,860 hospitality businesses
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Relief Program (CHIRP) provided funding for 5,860 restaurants and hospitality businesses in 2021.
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