Updated COVID-19 vaccination effective against ED/urgent care encounters
Mar 01, 2024
Vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19-associated emergency department and urgent care encounters was 51% during the first seven to 59 days after an updated dose.
Recreational marijuana laws tied to increase in workplace injuries
Mar 01, 2024
The findings were seen for young adults aged 20 to 34 years.
0.1 to 0.5 percent of SARS-CoV-2 infections become persistent
Mar 01, 2024
In some individuals, there were many viral amino acid substitutions, indicating strong positive selection.
Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue: report
Mar 01, 2024
Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague US nursing homes, a new government report finds.
Healthpeak Properties closes merger with Physicians Realty Trust
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2024
Healthpeak Properties closed today on its previously announced merger with Physicians Realty Trust, as expected, the Denver-based real estate investment trust announced this morning.
‘Don’t panic — prepare,’ experts urge in ‘new era’ of health data
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2024
Long-term care operators who may think that more complex health data gathering will be important only at the end of this decade, or that it can somehow be evaded altogether, are in for a rude awakening.
Healthtech platforms address seniors’ needs and staff burnout
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 01, 2024
More than ever, health tech platforms are providing staff – and even family members – tools to help with resident engagement, avoid burnout.
Healthtech Institute creates 14-member collaborative, announces new study on tech and hypertension
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 01, 2024
The Peterson Health Tech Institute jointly announced a new digital health collaborative and plans for two new case studies.
Federal bill would provide $32.5 million for states to create master plans for aging
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
A proposed nationwide grant program aims to give states up to $32.5 million collectively to develop master plans for aging to support the “massive demographic shift” that will, for the first time,...
After ‘delivering on its commitments’ in 2023, Pennant Group continues momentum into 2024
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2024
Strong fourth-quarter 2023 results capped off a year of persistent progress and steady growth for the Pennant Group, according to CEO Brent Guerisoli, who on Thursday said the company delivered on its...