Searchable database created to aid Alzheimer’s research … CMMI models face scrutiny during House subcommittee hearing … ADvancing States leads cross-state caregiving collaborative
Supreme Court ruling a victory for employers not supportive of worker unionization efforts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
A Supreme Court ruling on Thursday marked a victory for petitioner Starbucks, and it also was a victory for employers that don’t support worker efforts to unionize.
Data breach business disruption mitigated by 2 steps: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
Proactive leadership and strategic planning will help mitigate the business disruption caused by the “Pandora’s box” of data breaches facing healthcare companies, according to a new white paper from...
Business briefs for June 14
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
Epoch achieves systemwide Purple Flag for Dementia Care accreditation … Healthpeak Properties publishes 13th annual corporate impact report … NPHI releases guide to help caregivers spot abuse … Fitch...
Actions & Transactions, June 14
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
Lument closes $9 million in financing for Idaho portfolio … National Church Residences receives two 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Awards … Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant breaks ground on expansion
4.0 percent of seniors had received dementia diagnosis in 2022
Jun 13, 2024
An increase in the percentage with a dementia diagnosis was seen with increasing age; a decrease was seen with an increasing education level.
Healthcare spending growth projected to outpace GDP to 2032
Jun 13, 2024
National health expenditures are projected to have increased 7.5% in 2023, when the COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
Long-term care providers’ EHR adoption has stalled out, study and widespread worries reflect
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 13, 2024
In a “concerning trend,” providers of aging services such as skilled nursing have stalled in their progress toward adopting advanced electronic health record technology, according to a newly released...
Video: 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
Jun 13, 2024
Dozens of women in senior living, skilled nursing, home care and hospice were honored across four categories — Hall of Honor, Veteran VIP, Rising Star and Spirit Award — May 14 at the 2024 McKnight’s...
Lifestyle intervention can improve cognition, function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 13, 2024
A significant correlation was seen between lifestyle and both cognitive function and Aβ42/40 ratio.