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CDC revises public indoor mask guidance; no changes yet for …

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its public indoor mask guidance, using local hospital capacity and COVID-19 cases rather than …

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BREAKING: Genesis Healthcare, CEO Wilson agree to his exit 7 …

WebPost-acute care giant Genesis Healthcare is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer after announcing that Harry Wilson will end his tenure as CEO after just …

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Genesis Healthcare in growth mode as it picks up 38 former …

WebThe deal for Genesis to take over 38 facilities brings the long-time operator back into the REIT’s good graces. Welltower already owns most of Genesis’ real estate, …

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BREAKING: Genesis Healthcare announces sweeping leadership, …

WebGenesis Healthcare Friday morning announced it will replace most of its corporate leadership team and change its operational model as the post-acute provider …

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BREAKING: CMS issues details on vaccine mandate's end

WebJune 1, 2023. ›. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday afternoon issued a final rule lifting the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers by …

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Workforce improvement No. 1 target in final OIG report on …

WebPhoto credit: Charday Penn/Getty Images Plus. Steep challenges faced by nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hinder their ability to provide …

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How rural America is shaping the future of healthcare

WebThe work we’re doing is critical because a nation can only be healthy when it has a healthy heart. Since 2020, 30% of nursing home closures have taken place in rural …

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AI gives targeted intel on heart failure risks

WebThanks to artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have a better idea about what types of heart failure could be riskier than others, a study published in Lancet …

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Nursing homes weigh pros, cons of new weight loss drugs as …

WebA recent decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to cover popular new weight loss drugs that provide additional health benefits could be a “game …

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New patient safety measures imminent as risk of harm evolves: CMS

WebThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services remains acutely focused on patient harm and will introduce new measures addressing patient safety later this year, …

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Opinion: Stick to infection prevention rules to guard residents

WebLong-term care facilities need to pay attention to the latest research on cleaning and disinfection in order to prevent residents from being infected with multidrug-resistant …

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Meet Deke Cateau, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Agent of …

WebEditor’s Note: McKnight’s Home Care, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News are profiling the McKnight’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards …

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ProMedica, once one of nation’s largest skilled nursing chains, …

WebThis is down from more than 400 senior care facilities that served 200,000 patients and residents five years ago when ProMedica acquired HCR ManorCare, then …

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35-facility nursing home chain files for bankruptcy

WebKimberly Marselas. @KimMarselas. September 19, 2023. ›. A California company that operates 35 nursing homes in two states has filed for bankruptcy, making …

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Sabra sees ‘terrific opportunity ahead,’ looks to grow as SNF

WebSabra Health Care REIT is focused on revenue growth and acquisitions for 2024, though it's unclear how much of the buying activity will come on the skilled nursing …

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CDC could lift COVID-19 five-day home isolation guideline — but …

WebOne key distinguishing factor of COVID-19 from other viruses is the five-day quarantine guideline. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon loosen …

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CMS delivers providers payment lifelines in the wake of Change

WebMedicaid providers also have been struggling with cash flow problems in the wake of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the nation’s largest healthcare billing …

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Assisted living mental health services fell between 2019 and 2020

WebMental health visits for assisted living residents with dementia dropped as the pandemic set in, a new study finds. The report, which was published Wednesday in …

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Amid Athena’s financial struggles, $750K in tax bills go unpaid

WebAmid Athena’s financial struggles, $750K in tax bills go unpaid. The operator of more than 40 nursing homes in three states is facing pressure from local governments …

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Health Concepts, COO to settle false claims allegations for $2.2

WebRhode Island-based skilled nursing provider Health Concepts Ltd., along with the company's chief operating officer, have agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle …

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Study sheds light on dangers of working second, third shifts

WebWorkers whose hours fall outside of a traditional 9-to-5 schedule may be more susceptible to sleep- and weight-related health issues, according to a new study from the University of …

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BREAKING: PACS nursing home group files for public offering

WebPACS said Wednesday it could raise up to $100 million through its initial stock offering, though Renaissance estimated a potential value of up to $500 million. The …

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