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Due to the shortage in the availability of psychiatric care services, skilled nursing facilities are increasingly providing care to patients with persistent mental illness, such as bi-polar disorder or schizophrenia. In fact, a 2011 study published in the Journal of Aging & Social Policy indicates that the...

Franchising is a great way for aspiring entrepreneurs to build a business using a familiar brand name without the challenges that come from starting a business from scratch. The aspiring business owner, also known as the franchisee, pays a fee to a franchisor for the use of the franchisor’s brand name,...

In today’s senior living environment, organizations are responsible for the safe storage of sensitive client data, including financial, medical and personal information. Use of the internet and electronic devices, such as computers or mobile devices, make organizations an easy target for criminal...

According to a study in 2017 by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), 13% of motorists, or 1 in every 8 drivers, went without insurance in 2015. Since the record low of 12.3% in 2010, the percentage of uninsured motorists has been rising across the country. The state of North Carolina is on the lower end of the...

A recent liability actuarial report forecasts the liability loss rate for long-term care facilities will continue to increase by 5% with claim frequency driving the increase at an expected 2% growth rate. The conclusion this year is the annual cost to defend, settle or litigate claims will decrease –...