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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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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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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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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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Turning around nonprofits: Ben Kurland’s ‘nimble’ approach leads …

WEBAllaire Health Services has steadily grown over its seven years, mostly via the acquisition of nonprofit or publicly owned nursing homes.

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Cascadia Healthcare reaches rare ‘Gold’ air thanks to trust in …

WEBCascadia has 46 locations with 51 facilities total. They comprise 46 SNFs and five assisted- and independent living facilities in six states: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Social determinants of health in older adults with multiple …

WEBCertain social determinants of health are linked to emergency department visits in older adults who have two or more chronic conditions, a new study finds. The …

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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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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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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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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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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 …

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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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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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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 the …

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Massive cyber attack creates crushing billing burdens for skilled

WEBA cyberattack that has shut down the nation’s largest healthcare billing clearinghouse and impacted dozens of related services for 10 days is delaying …

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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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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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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. …

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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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