Small-business owners could face challenges related to PPP loan forgiveness
By
Amy Novotney
May 06, 2020
The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program has been plagued by technical glitches and complaints of misallocated funds, but many experts say the biggest challenges may come when...
$35,000 sign-on bonuses offered for RNs in Bassett Healthcare Network
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2023
Cooperstown, NY-based Bassett Healthcare, which includes two skilled nursing facilities and an enriched housing/assisted living residence, is upping the ante for 90 days to attract workers.
Technology seen as tool for attracting next generation of leaders
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 27, 2024
Long-term care operators looking to attract new leaders to their organizations, and the profession in general, should emphasize the personal nature of work, and the fact that it is a great way to make...
Occupancy, operator fundamentals biggest variable when it comes to accessing capital: Marcus & Millichap
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2020
Capital costs are being driven by two factors. One is pandemic-related occupancy losses. The other is property characteristics. That’s according to Andrew Van Zee, an investment broker with the Knapp...
Nurse call systems, other medical devices highest risks for cyberattacks: report
By
John Roszkowski
May 03, 2023
Nurse call systems, infusion pumps and medication dispensing stations are among the top connected medical devices at greatest vulnerability for cyberattacks, according to newly released research from the...
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.
Addition of senior living to data collection warehouse adds transparency, capital to sector
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 26, 2024
NCREIF recently added senior housing to its benchmarking index in an effort to increase transparency and access to capital for the sector.
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.
Alleged killer who preyed on senior living residents faces 11 new murder charges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 17, 2019
A man already charged for an attack at a senior living community and the murder of an elderly woman elsewhere now faces 11 new capital murder charges in Texas.
CDC, university COVID vaccine research gets boost from senior living volunteers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 16, 2021
Residents of a Florida life plan community are among those participating in a national study tracking the effects of COVID-19 vaccines over time in older adults in senior living communities.