U.S. airplane, train and transit mask mandates extended to April 18
Mar 10, 2022
The extension comes at the recommendation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Text reminders boost COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Aug 16, 2021
Messages that stress the accessibility of the vaccine and include “ownership” language are most effective.
U.S. buys 200 million extra Moderna vaccine doses as possible booster shots
Jun 17, 2021
It is not clear yet whether, or when, booster shots might be necessary.
Charting a course toward interoperability in home-based care
By
Nick Knowlton
Apr 13, 2021
As the home becomes a healthcare hub in this new decade, post-acute care (PAC) providers need to up their ability to send and accept data electronically to provide better care for their patients and foster...
Pennsylvania approves regional approach, $295 million in aid to combat COVID-19 in long-term care
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 01, 2020
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed into law a bill establishing a regional approach to combating COVID-19 in senior living and care communities, along with nearly $300 million in funding to assist...
COVID, workforce, financial issues confront senior living providers as 2023 starts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2023
Addressing the burnout plaguing existing employees while working to entice others to join the industry will be a focus of providers in 2023.
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress
Employers could see healthcare costs rise 10% next year: PwC
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 30, 2020
Employers are likely to face an increase in medical costs of between 4% and 10% for their employees in 2021, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Asthma drug fluticasone fails as potential COVID-19 treatment
Jul 14, 2022
The finding is from a nationwide study of 5,000 participants that continues to evaluate existing drugs to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination rates lower among adults with vision, hearing disability
Aug 12, 2022
Compared with those with little to no impairment, adults with serious disability were less likely to initiate COVID-19 vaccination.