Coalition launches campaign to fight DOL’s independent contractor rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
A coalition of independent workers and advocacy groups announced a campaign Wednesday to try to overturn the Labor Department’s independent contractor rule, which was finalized in January and is set...
Job gains ‘remain solid’ in February: ADP
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
“Job gains remain solid,” ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson said in a press release issued Wednesday in conjunction with an ADP National Employment Report Economy Lab report.
Business briefs, March 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
Medicare opportunities in senior living and skilled nursing … Bill would provide funding to states to help dual eligible seniors navigate Medicare and Medicaid … 1,000+ workers strike at 12 Minnesota...
Actions & Transactions, March 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
Colliers Mortgage arranges $21.6M construction loan for Michigan senior living and care property … CareTrust REIT acquires 3-SNF portfolio in Texas and Missouri
FDA: Ground cinnamon products may contain toxic levels of lead
Mar 06, 2024
The. new list stems from an ongoing investigation regarding lead in products containing cinnamon.
First OTC continuous blood glucose monitor cleared for marketing by FDA
Mar 06, 2024
The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is intended for people aged 18 or more years who have type 2 diabetes but do not take insulin.
Residential greenness tied to increased bone density, lower osteoporosis risk
Mar 06, 2024
The risk for osteoporosis was lower for those exposed to high normalized difference vegetation index and low genetic risk.
Validated COuGH RefleX score can predict likelihood of GERD
Mar 06, 2024
The COuGH RefluX score had area under the curve of 0.67 in validation phase, with sensitivity and specificity of 79 and 81%.
Leisure-time physical activity at all levels beneficial for stroke prevention
Mar 06, 2024
Below-target and ideal leisure-time physical activity significantly reduced stroke risk compared with no LTPA in studies identifying three levels of LTPA.
Free COVID test orders to end on March 8
Mar 06, 2024
Americans will not be able to order free at-home COVID tests after Friday, US health officials announced Tuesday.