High cost of 2023 healthcare data breaches continues decade-long trend, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 28, 2023
Data breaches have cost healthcare companies $11 million in 2023, an increase over the past year, a new study shows.
Healthcare industry tops list of most expensive data breaches for 13 consecutive years
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
The healthcare industry has retained its spot as having the most expensive data breaches for the 13th consecutive year, according to a new report.
Older workers’ on-the-job injuries most expensive: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 26, 2023
Workers aged 60 or more years are injured less often on the job than workers in most other age groups, but their injuries cost the most to treat. That’s according to a report from insurance company Travelers.
Long-term care sees record-level M&A activity
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2023
Halfway through the year, the long-term care sector “continue[s] to see record-level activity and organizations exploring the benefits of a potential affiliation with another not-for-profit, as well...
Welltower makes ‘transformational strides’ in ESG initiatives: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2023
Toledo, OH-based Welltower experienced a year of “significant achievement” across many environmental, social and governance categories, according to the real estate investment trust’s annual ESG...
K4Connect raises $8.9M from investors in latest funding round
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 17, 2023
Morrisville, NC-based K4Connect has raised $8.9 million from 14 investors, according to a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commiss
Senior living operators optimistic about easing staffing challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2023
Staffing challenges appear to be easing, according to senior living operators responding to the latest National Investment for Seniors Housing & Care executive survey, the results of which were released...
CCRC salaries soaring: Nurses still in hottest demand but raises for all moderating
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 11, 2023
Employees at continuing care retirement communities once again enjoyed healthy salary increases, but the fury of their rise tapered in 2023.
Sonida Senior Living takes steps to strengthen financial position as it plans for growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2023
Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living on Wednesday announced several steps that the company has taken or plans to take to try to improve its financial position and set itself up for growth.
Tech interventions boost hand hygiene compliance across 2 health systems
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 28, 2023
Technology that pinpoints missed opportunities and improves accountability helped to substantially improve staff compliance, according to reports presented this week at APIC’s annual conference.