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As the population ages, the demand for elderly care services is increasing rapidly. Starting a profitable elderly care business is not only a rewarding endeavor but also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults and their families. However, entering this industry requires strategic planning, a deep understanding of the needs of the elderly and a commitment to providing high-quality care. In this article, we will explore smart strategies to help you successfully start and grow a profitable elderly care business.

Smart strategies to start a profitable elderly care business

Epic Systems will transition its customers to a new government-endorsed medical records exchange by the end of next year. "By the end of 2024, our goal is that the full Epic community will have committed to transition to TEFCA with plans to be live by the end of 2025," the EHR vendor wrote in an Aug. 16 news release.

Epic plans nationwide transition by 2025

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Mattel has tapped Sai Koorapati as its new senior VP and chief technology officer. Koorapati, who has over 25 years of technology leadership experience, will oversee all aspects of Mattel’s technology innovation and implementation, including shared platforms, software and hardware development, AI and connected product design and creation. He will also lead the company’s online security and privacy.

Mattel Names Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer

UnitedHealthcare will launch a national program Oct. 1 for physicians to override traditional prior authorization requirements. The gold card program, which applies to commercial, individual exchange and Medicare Advantage plans, allows certain physician practices to not submit prior authorization requests for “certain medical, behavioral and mental health services,” according to a fact sheet released by the company.

UnitedHealth institutes gold card program to address prior authorization concerns

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

HealthPartners, a prominent healthcare provider, has announced plans to withdraw from the Medicare Advantage plan offered by UnitedHealthcare starting in 2025. This decision will affect approximately 30,000 patients and marks a considerable shift in the relationship between the two healthcare giants. A potential coverage gap is anticipated for the affected...

HealthPartners to exit UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare plan in 2025

Maryland State

The nation’s largest post-acute electronic health records provider has formally said it will appeal a federal injunction against it because the ruling “gives … a backdoor” into its system. As a result, the analytics firm that filed suit’s use of automated bots compromises the platform’s security,...

Massive EHR provider appeals injunction it says compromises IT security

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Camden, NJ

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Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Laurel, MD

A Black-owned radiology practice is suing the University of Maryland Medical System alleging unfair and discriminatory bidding practices, The Baltimore Sun reported Aug. 19. The lawsuit, filed July 31 in Prince George's County Circuit Court, lists Capitol Radiology in Laurel, Md., as the plaintiff. Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical System, Largo, Md.-based UM Capital Region Health, Laurel-based Advanced Radiology at Capital Region, and Los Angeles-based RadNet are named as defendants.

Black-owned radiology practice alleges Maryland system violated bidding rules

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

Scripps News

The Biden administration announced the allocation of over $800 million in grants to reduce the population of homeless military veterans in the U.S.

Veterans Affairs awards $800 million to help homeless vets

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

California State

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Paramount Global has commenced a series of layoffs as part of its strategy to reduce its workforce by 15%. The layoffs, planned in three stages, will result in the departure of up to 3,000 employees, with 90% of the cuts expected to be completed by the end of September.

Paramount Firing 15% of California Staff Per New Memo

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In a nutshell: It's getting harder to land a job these days, which is why a lot of candidates are turning to generative AI for help. But this shortcut may be backfiring as overwhelmed recruiters get swamped with low-quality, robot-written submissions. According to...

Recruiters overwhelmed as 57% of young applicants are using ChatGPT for job resumes

Beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan often receive fewer home health services and lower-quality care compared with those enrolled in traditional Medicare, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed Medicare beneficiary data from 2015 to 2019 using the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review file, Medicare Beneficiary Summary File, Minimum Data...

Study finds differences in home health usage between MA, traditional Medicare beneficiaries

Armenta joins Incenter Lender Services as its president of Lending-in-a-Box Ralph Armenta has joined Incenter Lender Services (Incenter) as President of Lending-in-a-Box. In his new role, Armenta is responsible for accelerating a variety of personal/non-mortgage and mortgage loan products into the market that quickly generates accretive revenues and liquidity for lenders, depositories, independent mortgage banks (IMBs), community banks, and credit unions, along with their servicing and subservicing partners.

Incenter Lender Services Adds Ralph Armenta To The Team

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Top EHRs of 2024, per Forbes

Forbes picked the best EHRs of 2024 in 10 different categories. Forbes Advisor Small Business considered over 25 EHR vendors before narrowing them down...

Top EHRs of 2024, per Forbes

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