Litigation-related expenses increasing for employers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 08, 2024
Employers faced greater litigation — and higher related expenses — last year than the previous year and are likely to face similar issues this year, due to increased regulations, class action suits...
Technology, capital two of five topics at McKnight’s Online Expo March 18 and 19
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 14, 2020
Technology and capital will be two of the topics when the McKnight’s Spring Online Expo returns for the 14th year on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19.
Why senior living is such a vulnerable target for cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
May 01, 2023
Nursing homes and senior living facilities are vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as data breaches that hack personal and medical information.
3 strategies to prevent elder abuse and fraud
By
Richard B. Johnson II
May 02, 2022
Senior living and care organizations can keep their residents safe from elder abuse and fraud and maintain good standing by taking these precautions.
‘Zero trust’ approach could help protect senior living facilities from cyberattacks
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 20, 2023
Cyberattacks have long plagued senior living and nursing homes at higher rates than other industries, but one new approach could help.
40 percent of healthcare working hours can be augmented by AI, study finds
By
Christine Birkner
May 16, 2023
Some 40% of all healthcare working hours can be supported or augmented by language-based AI, according to a new report by Accenture.
Cloud infrastructure primed to improve the senior care experience
By
Christine Birkner
Jun 20, 2023
Experts are now touting cloud technology’s increasing role in improving the patient experience in particular.
Healthcare, public health targeted most in ransomware attacks: FBI
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 02, 2023
Healthcare and public health agencies were the most-attacked sectors for ransomware last year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Critical manufacturing and the government followed for being...
Provider’s ransomware incident highlights cyber risks facing senior living and care operators
By
John Roszkowski
May 15, 2023
A recent cyber incident involving a Kansas-based long-term care provider points to the need for such organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity preparedness.
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...