Grant program to allow ‘significant’ investment in innovative technology in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 18, 2024
Assisted living communities and nursing homes in South Dakota now can apply for $2 million in grants from the state Department of Human Services to buy technology equipment “to improve the quality of...
Private equity healthcare bankruptcies spiked in 2023, with more expected this year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
Private equity healthcare bankruptcies hit a record high last year, with more expected this year, according to nonprofit Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
Retirement savings, future of government programs worry women: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
Women aged 25 and older are concerned about whether they will be able to afford future health costs and retirement, according to the results of a survey by the National Council on Aging and Women’s Institute...
Perkins Eastman is newest resource partner for university retirement community website
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
Perkins Eastman has signed on as a resource partner with UniversityRetirementCommunities.com.
Business briefs, April 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
FTC to hold virtual open meeting April 23 to discuss proposed rule on non-competes … United Church Homes receives $19M in grants to support NaviGuide program … Guardian Pharmacy Services expands into...
Actions & Transactions, April 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
BHI extends $40M line of credit to Northwind Group … Blueprint advises on sale of short-term rehab, assisted living in Houston … Marquis Health Consulting Services completes Phase I of renovation project...
Lower risk for MCI, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations
Apr 17, 2024
Participants in a high versus low routine task intensity group had a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Eli Lilly says Zepbound can ease obstructive sleep apnea
Apr 17, 2024
Studies revealed that the medication reduced sleep apnea severity by nearly two-thirds.
Use of CT angiogram on the rise for headache, dizziness in emergency department
Apr 17, 2024
There was a 67.4% increase in head and neck computed tomography angiography ordering for emergency department patients from 2017 to 2021.
How new long-term care models and tech can cut into billions spent on rehospitalizations
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 17, 2024
Nursing homes are on the frontier of new care models and technology solutions that have the potential to save billions of dollars in healthcare costs.