Improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in senior living ‘not a quick fix’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 24, 2022
Senior living companies will have their first opportunity to share information about their diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts with the Senior Living DEIB Coalition when a survey goes out...
When COVID case counts are low, relax but prepare for future outbreaks: speaker
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 24, 2022
It’s OK to relax a little and take off that mask when community COVID-19 transmission rates are low. But an epidemiologist says that that’s also the time to prepare.
$413M in PRF Phase 4 general distribution payments set for release
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 24, 2022
The Health Resources and Services Administration is set to send $413 million in Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 general distribution payments to more than 3,600 providers across the country this week.
Free COVID-19 tests, treatments for uninsured Americans cut for lack of funding
Mar 23, 2022
The program reimburses hospitals, clinics, doctors and other service providers for COVID-19 care for uninsured people.
Ivermectin effect in COVID-19 varies with strongyloidiasis prevalence
Mar 23, 2022
The risk for mortality decreased only in ivermectin trials that took place in regions with aa high prevalence of strongyloidiasis.
Groups seek ‘critical’ extension of public health emergency, more COVID help
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2022
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living on Tuesday asked Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to extend the federal public health emergency related to COVID-19,...
Effectiveness of Ad26.COV2.S vaccine stable for six months
Mar 22, 2022
A single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 74% and 81% effective for preventing COVID-19 infection and hospitalizations, respectively, in the U.S. before and during delta variant surge.
No myocarditis recurrence after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination
Mar 22, 2022
No cases of myocarditis were seen after vaccination in small study with 55 patients with a history of myocarditis who were vaccinated.
Healthcare professionals’ mental health, job satisfaction focus of new law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2022
A bipartisan bill signed into law Friday by President Biden aims to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among healthcare professionals.
Long-term care lending increases in second half of 2021: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 22, 2022
Lending to long-term care providers picked up in the second half of 2021, according to results of a Ziegler / National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care lending survey released Friday.