OSHA Seeks Input from Home Care Providers on a Potential Workplace Safety Rule

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has notified the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy  that OSHA intends to convene its Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) panel (also known as a “SBREFA” panel) on a possible Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance rule. The panel, scheduled to formally convene  on […]

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Biden Administration Issues Sweeping Vaccine Rules for Health Care, Businesses

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The Biden administration announced yesterday that his administration will require COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. NAHC is currently studying the administration’s announcement and we look forward to receiving more details in the very near future. “NAHC has encouraged vaccinations throughout the pandemic. We look forward to […]

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Biden Administration Issues Sweeping Vaccine Rules for Health Care, Businesses

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The Biden administration announced yesterday that his administration will require COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement. NAHC is currently studying the administration’s announcement and we look forward to receiving more details in the very near future. “NAHC has encouraged vaccinations throughout the pandemic. We look forward to […]

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SBA Offers Loan Forgiveness, IRS Expands Paid Leave Tax Credit for Vaccinations

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal to ease the COVID-19 burden for small businesses. The announcement reflects the reality that while the federal funds made available to millions of small business owners enabled many to stay in business during the COVID-19 public health […]

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SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance

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Public Health Emergency Extended The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, announced on Friday, January 8, 2021, that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able […]

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Small Business Loans are Available for Home Health & Hospice

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need. The CARES Act establishes a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program will provide much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain […]

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