Public Policy & Government Relations

Leading Efforts to Confront COVID Challenges and Identify New Opportunities

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The senior living industry faces major challenges but also historic opportunities in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce crisis, and accessing critical funding for provider relief and infrastructure needs.  In this session, we will discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry, the severity of workforce challenges and the need to obtain and rapidly distribute critical funding for provider relief and infrastructure.  Presenters will not only discuss the most current information on these critical senior living challenges but also provide guidance on what the collective industry must do in order to preserve a model of care that provides middle income seniors a true option to meet their needs and preferences.

Speakers:

  • Maggie Elehwany, SVP of Public Affairs, Argentum
  • Brian Jurutka, President & CEO, The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC)
  • Mark Woodka, CEO, OnShift

The Intersection of Senior Living Insurance, Claim Trends, and Public Policy

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The senior living industry continues to face challenging trends related to professional liability. COVID-19’s impact will add new twists to those existing challenges. In this session, we will discuss those current liability trends impacting the industry and the insurance marketplace response. We will also review areas to consider as we emerge and rebuild related to liability as well as opportunities around reopened office environments and hybrid working arrangements. Further, we will examine the current spotlight on senior living and its potential impact on liability, risk, and insurance.

Speakers:

  • John Atkinson, Managing Director, Industry Leader and Chairman, Marsh Chicago
  • Tara Clayton, JD, Senior Vice President, Marsh Senior Care Practice