Career ladder programs help providers keep workers, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2023
With a workforce now dominated by millennials and Gen Z, professional development has overtaken communication as the top concern among senior living employees, according to one expert.
Senior living occupancy rose 0.6 percentage points in second quarter: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2023
Senior living occupancy (independent living and assisted living) rose 0.6 percentage points to 83.7% from the first quarter to the end of the second quarter. That’s according to the analytics research...
Data breaches double: Cybersecurity attacks on the rise, mid-year report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Data breaches in the first half of 2023 have increased 100 percent over the same time period last year, Fortified Health reports.
AI revolution will disproportionately affect women, but probably not in healthcare, report shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 31, 2023
AI could cut into working hours for women-dominated roles, a new study shows, but that probably won’t apply to the healthcare industry.
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
By
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
By
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...
An 8-step approach to social media marketing in senior living
By
Wendy O’Donovan Phillips
Jul 17, 2023
Here is an eight-step approach to social media marketing using tools and approaches to streamline your efforts and bolster results.