Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
2 ways to celebrate National Assisted Living Week
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 09, 2024
It’s National Assisted Living Week, and McKnight’s Senior Living is celebrating with a panel discussion on Wednesday and a podcast on Thursday. Here’s what you’ll want to know about those events.
Value-based care, tech, workforce issues among hot topics senior living experts dish on
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Innovation, technology, affordable assisted living, dementia and memory care, value-based care and workforce issues were among the hot topics senior living experts discussed during a McKnight’s Senior...
Senior living leaders to discuss pressing topics Sept. 11 at free virtual event
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 06, 2024
Get insights into how other senior living providers are innovating and addressing challenges when a panel of industry leaders discusses important issues facing assisted living providers — as well as...
Business briefs, June 21
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 21, 2024
Report adds to research showing health benefits for senior living residents … The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD, earns AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award … New Perspective Senior Living expands...
Business briefs, June 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
Federal IT strategy should include long-term care, coalition says … State senate says legislation will protect long-term care workers … 23 Good Samaritan locations, 6 Ecumen communities earn 2024...
Healthcare orgs urge federal intervention in the wake of cyberattack
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Aaron Dorman
Mar 04, 2024
Health orgs have asked the HHS office to address the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which has caused problems for long-term care providers.
Business briefs, May 28
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 28, 2024
Sector vows ‘confidence’ in staffing rule lawsuit success; consumer advocates press forward with complaints … Judge rejects plea deal for former Skyline nursing home owner Schwartz … Black Americans...
Federal health IT strategy must include senior living, coalition says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2024
The federal government should integrate the needs and requirements of senior living and other long-term care providers into its health IT strategy to address the varying needs and complexities of the residents...
Staff training and sales support among best uses for AI in LTC settings, expert says
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 19, 2024
A new overview of artificial intelligence in long-term care from LeadingAge highlights some of the most valuable new AI tools and reaffirms AI’s role in admin work.