Intermountain and SCL merger brings expanded home health to six states
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 20, 2021
The mega merger of Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health could bring expanded home health services to patients in a half dozen western states.
Medicare Advantage benefits that help seniors age in place may be underutilized
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 28, 2021
While more Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are offering supplemental benefits to help seniors age in place, many beneficiaries aren’t using them.
Just one week away: ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction Awards and Forum
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2021
It’s not too late to reserve your place. The third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction event will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday.
It’s almost here! ‘McKnight’s’ Women of Distinction awards two weeks away
By
Liza Berger
May 05, 2021
McKnight’s Home Care’s sister brands will honor 52 women in senior living and long-term care on May 18 during its third annual Women of Distinction program. The following day, three free panel...
Two companies partner on telehealth, remote patient monitoring initiative for older diabetics
By
Liza Berger
Apr 21, 2021
A new initiative between MediOrbis, a telehealth provider specializing in chronic conditions, and DarioHealth Corp., a digital therapeutics company, offers older diabetics telehealth and remote patient...
FDA advisory panel set to meet on COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 02, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will hold a key advisory panel meeting on COVID-19 booster shots on Sept. 17, a mere three days before the Biden administration plans to begin offering third shots...
Georgia health system to provide in-person, outpatient PT delivery to patients at home via Luna
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 11, 2021
Emory Healthcare disclosed on Wednesday a collaborative agreement with Luna, a provider of on-demand physical therapy, to bring outpatient physical therapy services to Atlanta-area patients in their homes.
Surprising researchers, study finds that more socially engaged adults could be at higher risk for abuse
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 11, 2021
Offering an unexpected conclusion, a new study found that more socially engaged adults, especially women, were more likely to be emotionally abused than those who were less socially engage
AMA president calls for public COVID-19 vaccination mandate
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 07, 2021
The president of the American Medical Association is calling for mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for the public.
Earn continuing education credits at McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2021
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction program will return for its third year this May 18 and 19.