Democratic lawmakers press Brookdale, Ensign, NHC on exec pay … Report highlights digital literacy trends, health equity, insight from older adults … AI tools help older adults adapt to changes in...
Business briefs, Sept. 18
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Lois A. Bowers
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
Lawmakers press Ensign, NHC, Brookdale on exec pay … Media go silent on Medicaid program’s future … CarePredict AI reduces UTIs in Vista Prairie senior living community
Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
Predictive models for HTN screening developed using speech recordings
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HealthDay News
Sep 13, 2024
Accuracies were up to 84 percent for women and 77 percent for men using HTN threshold of SBP ≥135 mmHg and DBP ≥85 mmHg
Value-based care, tech, workforce issues among hot topics senior living experts dish on
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Innovation, technology, affordable assisted living, dementia and memory care, value-based care and workforce issues were among the hot topics senior living experts discussed during a McKnight’s Senior...
Make the most out of AI with better questions!
By
Fritz Brumder
Sep 12, 2024
AI is not just a buzzword; it’s a transformative tool that can significantly enhance your operations and improve the quality of life for your residents.
Apple will sell AirPods with hearing aids built in
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
It’s designed as an over-the-counter hearing aid feature for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Senior living company loses lawsuit over 2021 ransomware attack
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2024
A national assisted living and memory care operator has lost its lawsuit against a payroll vendor over the 2021 Kronos ransomware attack. A judge dismissed the case last week, pointing to a contract the...
2 ways to celebrate National Assisted Living Week
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2024
It’s National Assisted Living Week, and McKnight’s Senior Living is celebrating with a panel discussion on Wednesday and a podcast on Thursday. Here’s what you’ll want to know about those events.
Senior living leaders to discuss pressing topics Sept. 11 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2024
Get insights into how other senior living providers are innovating and addressing challenges when a panel of industry leaders discusses important issues facing assisted living providers — as well as...