Wendella “Wendy” Blackman carries the weight of responsibility in her heart. As the director of Reflections memory care program at senior living community The Bristal at North Woodmere, NY, the residents...
Orah Burack diligently works out of the spotlight, keeping her head down and her mind focused on improving care and conditions throughout long-term care. Her work as a senior research associate at The...
New DOJ task force to tackle competition-related concerns in healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
The Justice Department said its Antitrust Division’s new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion will consider “widespread competition concerns shared by patients, healthcare professionals,...
Senator requests GAO study of unpaid caregivers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
US Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) has requested that the Government Accountability Office study and produce a report about the contributions that unpaid caregivers to older adults and children, as well as others...
Invesque sells $68.4 million in SNF properties in first quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
Invesque sold $68.4 million in skilled nursing properties during the first quarter, the Fishers, IN-based healthcare real estate investment company announced Thursday in a quarterly earnings report. The...
Business briefs, May 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
First-quarter momentum allowing Sonida to ‘swiftly’ move into growth mode, execs say… Fitch Ratings affirms EveryAge at BBB-; outlook negative … Fitch Ratings affirms Eliza Jennings Senior Care...
Actions & Transactions, May 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2024
First Citizens Bank arranges $260M for refinancing of 12-property SNF portfolio in Maryland … ESI sells 8-property, $60M SNF portfolio in Hartford, CT, metro area … Cogir of Folsom, CA, celebrates...
Blood pressure down with self-monitoring of BP, self-titration of medications
May 10, 2024
A reduction was seen in systolic and diastolic blood pressure with self-monitoring plus self-titration of antihypertensive medications.
Sociodemographics tied to rehab use during critical illness hospitalization
May 10, 2024
Dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and rural residence were linked to lower odds of physical and occupational therapy receipt.
USDA, HHS announce new measures to monitor, prevent bird flu
May 10, 2024
Dairy farmers will be compensated for keeping workers, animals safe; viral research and monitoring will be funded.