The long-term care industry is recovering from pandemic-related staffing shortages, but challenges remain. A new report from human resources, payroll and benefits outsourcing services company Paychex offers...
2 senior living operators, others serving industry make Inc. list of America’s fastest-growing companies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 17, 2022
Two senior living operators and other companies serving the industry are listed on the Inc. 5000 2022 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, released Tuesday.
Kendal on Hudson has the scoop on ice cream
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 17, 2022
The residents of Kendal on Hudson celebrated National Ice Cream Day how they know best. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Monkeypox virus detected in anorectal samples from asymptomatic patients
Aug 16, 2022
“Whether this indicates viral shedding that can lead to transmission is unknown,” the authors write. “If so, the practice of ring postexposure vaccination around symptomatic persons with...
Gout more prevalent among Black versus white U.S. adults
Aug 16, 2022
Racial disparities in gout may be explained by differences in diet, social determinants of health and chronic kidney disease.
Actinic keratosis diagnosed in almost one-third of older adults
Aug 16, 2022
The authors say htat increased use of topical fluorouracil may be warranted.
Network infrastructure upgrades necessary after pandemic’s rapid technology adoption: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2022
Approximately 30% of senior living and care organizations have not upgraded their network infrastructure in more than five years, according to a HealthTech Twitter poll. That could be setting providers...
For self-measured BP, smartphone app no better than standard device
Aug 15, 2022
Self-measured blood pressure paired with a connected smartphone app is not superior to standard self-measured blood pressure for blood pressure reduction and patient satisfaction.
Opioid Rx down for chronic noncancer pain, cancer pain in U.S. adults
Aug 15, 2022
Declines in opioid prescribing are outpacing increases in the receipt of nonopioid therapies.
‘Long COVID’ could mean insurance cost increases for employers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2022
More than two years into adjusting to the “new normal” brought on by COVID-19, employers now are faced with navigating the reality of “long COVID,” a wide range of ongoing health problems that...