Biden administration pushes for rule wiping medical debt from credit reports
Jun 12, 2024
In an effort to keep medical debt from destroying credit scores, the Biden administration announced Tuesday that it is moving ahead with a proposal that would remove healthcare bills from consideration...
Philanthropy key performance indicators that matter
By
Z. Allen Abbott, PhD
Irina Thompson
Jul 29, 2024
Most retirement communities either have a philanthropy operation or they want one. Two major questions frequently are asked. Fortunately, we now have a body of objective research to inform those questions.
‘Misallocation’ of COVID-19 vaccines led to preventable deaths of older adults: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 16, 2024
Older adults in New York City may have missed out on timely COVID-19 vaccinations — and possibly died — due to a misallocation of resources that allowed younger adults in wealthy neighborhoods to jump...
Disparities in improved survival linked to bystander CPR
Aug 09, 2024
All individuals have higher survival with bystander CPR, but the association is weakest for Blacks and women.
Boomers share which features could entice them to move into a senior living community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2023
As members of the Baby Boom generation start to consider downsizing or moving into a senior living community, a new report provides insights into what amenities providers can offer to entice them.
$250 million CCRC expansion no longer on hold, thanks to state Supreme Court
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2022
A $250 million expansion project at a Virginia continuing care retirement community no longer is on hold now that the state Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from condominium owners seeking to...
Long-term care providers well-presented on Reputation 800 list
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 06, 2024
Several senior living and care providers made the Reputation 800 Award list for best-in-brand reputation, often at multiple locations.
AI could open doors to advances in care, operations in senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2024
Aging services organizations already are using artificial intelligence, whether or not they realize it, a panel of experts said Thursday.
Coverage for Medicare’s e-visits still available, though few patients use service
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
E-visits, which drew expanded coverage during the pandemic still are available but not used often, a new study shows.
Law firm names 10 best states for business owners
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 12, 2024
Wyoming and Nevada top the list of the 10 best states for business owners in 2024, according to a recent report from the Schmidt & Clark law firm.