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.
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.
Playing more video games may bring extra insight into possible treatments for Parkinson’s patients
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 19, 2023
Researchers will be able to monitor treatment for Parkinson’s patients by watching them play the video games, which require a joystick.
FDA approves Wegovy to lower risk for CVD events in patients with obesity
Mar 08, 2024
Agency’s action could widen access to the drug if more insurance companies decide to cover it
White House highlights efforts to increase supply of affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2024
Taking an “all-of-government” approach, the federal government has announced several key actions to boost the supply of affordable housing, including affordable senior housing.
Most healthcare businesses optimistic about future of economy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2023
More than half of healthcare professionals participating in a new survey said they expect the United States economy to improve over the next 12 months.
Collaboration seeks to provide pipeline of nursing graduates, professionals
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 06, 2024
A new collaboration in New York seeks to provide direct career pathways for students, graduates, nurses, advanced practice providers and physician assistants; expand career opportunities for nursing professionals;...
New sensor innovations use heat and sound to improve falls detection capabilities
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 17, 2023
Newly announced sensor tech uses thermal imaging and sound, respectively, to track issues related to cognitive and physical decline.
Paid training program helps recruit CNAs to Barclay Friends CCRC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 25, 2023
Barclay Friends, a Kendal-affiliated continuing care retirement / life plan community in West Chester, PA, says that it has found that offering paid training opportunities is a game-changer in the recruitment...
DOL rule increases cap for H-2B nonimmigrant visas
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2023
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a temporary final rule to increase the cap for H-2B nonimmigrant visas by up to 64,716 additional visas for fiscal year 2024.