Senior living providers need strategic AI plans ‘as soon as possible,’ expert says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence increasingly is being used by senior living operators and the companies that serve them, and those operators that haven’t implemented it risk being less efficient than their competitors...
Tuesday is final deadline to enter expanded McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 03, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, is the final deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program, expanded for 2024.
July 1 is standard deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 27, 2024
Monday is the standard deadline for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program.
Building a ‘destination workplace’ in long-term care requires diverse investments, active listening...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 28, 2024
Faced with today’s complex array of financial, staffing and regulatory challenges, senior living and other long-term care providers across the care continuum must rely on an equally broad range of solutions,...
Evolving tech is subject of June 20 McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo webinar
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2024
Evolving technology will be the featured topic in a session at the eighth annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on Thursday, June 20. Senior living professionals will be able to earn a continuing...
McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit kicks off Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. ET
Sep 19, 2023
The 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit will kick off tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 20) at 10:30 a.m. ET. The annual event will include three webinars and the announcement of the winners of the McKnight’s...
Siemens to acquire Brightly Software, formerly Dude Solutions, in $1.6 billion deal
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Cary, NC-based Brightly Software, formerly known as Dude Solutions, will be acquired by Zug, Switzerland-based Siemens Smart Infrastructure in a $1.575 billion deal, plus earn-out, Siemens announced Monday.
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
CMS proposes expanding Medicare benefit for mobility devices, seeks feedback
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2023
Power seat elevation equipment on certain power wheelchairs would be covered for Medicare beneficiaries for the first time under a proposal put forth late Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
3 ways tech use during pandemic will change long-term care forever
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 09, 2021
With major vaccination programs completed and visitation restrictions easing, life at long-term care facilities across the country is inching toward looking more like its pre-pandemic self. But even when...