Louisiana, Missouri leaders wrestle with ‘granny cam’ laws
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
In-room nursing home cameras could soon be operating in a sixth state, thanks to the signature of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D).
McKnight’s Online Expo for senior living pros June 13
Jun 01, 2018
Senior living owners, operators, executive directors and other top managers won’t want to miss the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 13.
14th Long Term & Post-Acute Health IT Summit takes new direction
May 25, 2018
The nation’s leading healthcare I.T. summit has broadened its focus under the new leadership of LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies and is now taking registrations. The event...
Former Hasbro employees launch new company to bring joy to elderly
May 23, 2018
A group of former Hasbro employees have acquired the toymaker’s first foray into elder-focused products, and they’re launching their own company to build upon the brand.
‘Surprising’ study results find moderate exercise may worsen Alzheimer’s
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 18, 2018
Moderate exercise, long thought to be a tool in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease, may actually hasten symptoms if done regularly after diagnosis, a new study suggests.
McKnight’s Senior Living expo to hit emergency prep, dementia and more
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 16, 2018
Registration has opened for the second annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo, where attendees can earn up to three continuing education credits and interact with companies serving the industry.
CFG assists with $21.6M bridge-to-HUD loan
May 15, 2018
Baltimore-based Capital Funding Group has given a big assist to one Connecticut-based provider, in the form of a $21.6 million loan.
Trump prescription plan doesn’t include Medicare-negotiated pricing
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 14, 2018
President Donald Trump’s “blueprint” for lowering prescription costs goes after pharmacy benefit managers but stops short of recommending Medicare-negotiated prices, a plank he campaigned...
Thousands of Louisiana eviction warnings sent
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 11, 2018
Louisiana officials on Thursday mailed notices of potential evictions to 37,000 Medicaid beneficiaries who could soon lose coverage, including at least 19,000 who might be forced out of nursing homes if...
Senators, diabetes association call for pricing transparency, solutions as insulin price spikes
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 10, 2018
A new American Diabetes Association white paper addressing the high price of insulin recommends ways healthcare providers can help minimize patients’ out-of-pocket costs.