Senate Aging Committee hears testimony regarding impact of Older Americans Act … NAHC, NHPCO to merge, Dombi to retire … Initial claims for unemployment drop by 215,000 week over week … Health systems,...
Hybrid-virtual home care model improves outcomes for veterans who live in remote locations
By
Adam Healy
May 23, 2024
An experimental virtual home care model achieved positive outcomes for community-dwelling veterans who live far from VA facilities.
Consumers prefer home care, but nursing homes may better accommodate care coordination, socioeconomic...
By
Adam Healy
May 01, 2024
Not surprisingly, consumers overwhelmingly prefer home-based care to facility-based care. Difficulties coordinating caregivers or preexisting socioeconomic challenges, however, can lead some people to...
Continuing telehealth flexibilities is worth the cost, researchers say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
While continuing telehealth flexibilities may bring additional costs for providers and taxpayers, the benefits are worth the price, researchers said.
Remote access technologies expose home care firms to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, experts say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
To make sure data do not fall into the wrong hands, providers need to stay current on the latest cybersecurity practices.
Business briefs, Dec. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 07, 2023
University-affiliated senior living communities taking advantage of popular trend … Senior living operator Revel first in sector to adopt next-gen security platform … Bedrock Healthcare at Home partners...
Nest in Place nabs Tech Awards Gold for Building Bridges
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 05, 2023
Nest in Place’s success with Hucu.ai yielded the organization Gold in the Building Bridges category of the Home Care track of the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards.
Business briefs, Aug. 2
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 02, 2023
Proposed rules may put Addus on the move in some states, CEO says… Immigrant LTC nurses have more ‘human capital’ compared with American-born nurses, researcher finds … New licensing category adds...
Business briefs, Aug. 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 14, 2023
Nursing home, adult care costs made historic jump … Senior living occupancy continues to recover due to supply and demand … HHS’ $100 million in nursing program grants to have limited impact on LTC...
Improved onboarding process could boost worker retention
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 08, 2024
As long-term care providers navigate post-pandemic workforce challenges, they also need to improve the onboarding process, according to the results of a new survey by Viventium