SNFs face ‘increased and increasingly hostile’ government scrutiny, attorneys say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
The increased scrutiny facing nursing home providers since the COVID-19 pandemic includes “overall increased and increasingly sort of hostile approach by surveyors in the quality-of-care area,” according...
California bill requires AG approval of private equity healthcare deals
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
A state bill that would require private equity firms and hedge funds to obtain prior approval from the state attorney general for certain healthcare-related transitions is one step closer to becoming law...
Labor market solid, with ‘notable pockets of weakness,’ ADP finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
“Job gains and pay growth are slowing going into the second half of the year,” ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson said in a press release issued Wednesday in conjunction with the monthly ADP National...
Business briefs, June 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
Federal IT strategy should include long-term care, coalition says … State senate says legislation will protect long-term care workers … 23 Good Samaritan locations, 6 Ecumen communities earn 2024...
Actions & Transactions, June 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
Cogir of Kirkland in Washington plans grand opening … SLIB brokers sale of senior living community in Arkansas
New AI tool may help detect dementia’s earliest signs
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A speech analysis tool successfully detected mild cognitive impairment and dementia in a Spanish-speaking population, a new study finds.
American Heart Association makes ‘telestroke’ certification available for professional caregivers
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
New stroke care certification is available for healthcare professionals, according to the American Heart Association.
The problem with temporary relief
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2024
A risk of temporary assistance is, all too often, many underling problems can linger long after the short-term support is gone.
Federal health IT strategy must include senior living, coalition says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2024
The federal government should integrate the needs and requirements of senior living and other long-term care providers into its health IT strategy to address the varying needs and complexities of the residents...
‘Great confirmation’ — most assisted living residents satisfied in Texas
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 05, 2024
A report on the state of Texas’ assisted living communities found areas for improvement, but overall, residents said they were satisfied with the quality of their communities, including their ability...