Skeptical judge sides with smaller analytics firm against giant PointClickCare over data blocking tactics
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2024
A federal judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction against EHR giant PointClickCare over alleged improper data-blocking tactics.
NLRB issues new rule regarding workers’ union representation decisions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 29, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board on Friday issued a final rule that it said restores and protects workers’ decisions regarding whether they want to be represented by a union in the workplace.
FDA approves another blood test for colon cancer screening
Jul 29, 2024
Currently, colonoscopy is the gold standard test for colon cancer, but adherence to it is low because it is invasive and preparation for the test is daunting.
Staff development helps combat high cost of turnover
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
Although workforce challenges in senior living abound — including the high cost of turnover — there are “bright spots illuminating a path forward,” according to the findings of a new workforce...
USDA toughens rules on salmonella in poultry
Jul 30, 2024
Chicken, turkey and other poultry might get a little safer after new rules to limit salmonella proposed Monday by the US Department of Agriculture.
Compensation rises more than 3 percent year over year for some execs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 24, 2023
Long-term care corporate executives saw an average salary increase of 3.17% in 2022 regardless of the size or revenue of their companies, and salaries for their counterparts in home health / hospice rose...
Executive salaries in senior living, nursing homes would be limited under proposed ordinance
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 05, 2023
The annual compensation of executives in senior living, nursing homes and other healthcare entities in Los Angeles would be capped at $450,000 under an ordinance proposed by the Service Employees International...
Good Samaritan’s pending deal for second portfolio helps it close on midway point of massive reorganization
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 29, 2024
Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society will be on the ground in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas this week, beginning the transition of another dozen long-term care facilities to new operators...
Greystone joins University Retirement Communities website as latest resource partner
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 23, 2024
Greystone, a national senior living adviser, has signed on as the newest resource partner with UniversityRetirementCommunities.com.
Earnings calls wrap-up: Welltower, LTC Properties
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2024
Welltower and LTC Properties reported second-quarter earnings to investors and analysts on Tuesday.