A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
Business briefs, April 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2024
FTC to hold virtual open meeting April 23 to discuss proposed rule on non-competes … United Church Homes receives $19M in grants to support NaviGuide program … Guardian Pharmacy Services expands into...
CDC: Tuberculosis case counts, rates increasing since 2020
Apr 01, 2024
Among all age groups and both US-born and non-US-born individuals, there were increases observed in national case counts.
Ghosting: The new norm, or can we do better?
By
Melanie Perry, MS, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP
Apr 01, 2024
I would like to challenge those of us in senior living to address and eliminate the frustrating, time- and resource-wasting trend of ghosting.
Merger, acquisition activity lags across healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 05, 2024
Deal activity declined last year across nearly every segment of healthcare, according to newly released data from Irving Levin Associates
Long-term care sees 140 M&A deals in latest quarter, with assisted living accounting for plurality
Feb 27, 2024
Senior living and care saw 140 publicly announced mergers and acquisitions in the fourth quarter of 2023, and assisted living properties accounted for the plurality of them.
Incidence of fatigue, chronic fatigue increased significantly after COVID-19 infection
Feb 21, 2024
An increased risk was seen for fatigue and chronic fatigue, with hazard ratios of 1.68 and 4.32 compared with non-COVID-19 controls.
Novel protocol can help to rapidly diagnose eye stroke
Feb 21, 2024
Significant improvement in mean visual acuity was seen within 24 hours of treatment; clinically significant improvement occurred in 66%.
FDA approves Aurlumyn for severe frostbite
Feb 15, 2024
The newly approved medication lowers the need for amputation of fingers or toes.
Alleged worker, prospect discrimination results in lawsuits, penalties for assisted living communities...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 16, 2024
Nine assisted living communities in Georgia and California are facing legal scrutiny over allegations that they discriminated against employees and prospective residents.