More than 50% of seniors have been targeted by Social Security scams in the past three months … Senior living communities helping drive demand for ultraviolet-C lighting … Unemployment insurance linked...
Ensign Group has strong first quarter; National Health Investors withdraws guidance
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Amy Novotney
May 13, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, CA-based Ensign Group reported a nearly 30% quarter-over-quarter increase in its per-share earnings, according to information discussed during the firm’s 2020 first-quarter earnings...
Pandemic may cause increase in need for LTC for people living with dementia
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Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could cause a significant rise in the number of people living with dementia, according to a group representing more than 100 Alzheimer’s and dementia associations globally....
Business briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 9
Dec 09, 2020
Good Samaritan parent company Sanford Health calls off merger with Intermountain Healthcare … Capital Senior Living completes operational transfer of its Deer Park, TX, independent living community to...
Case for a makeover
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Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2015
It’s imperative to roll out an appeal for renovating in the right way, including starting with a master plan, and having a way to minimize disruption to residents while work is underway.
COVID-19 pandemic may drive more SNF-hospital partnerships: speakers
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Amy Novotney
Apr 15, 2021
Unlike home health and other post-acute sectors, to date skilled nursing operators and hospitals have not entered into many joint venture partnerships. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic may have been the wakeup...
Business briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 28
Oct 28, 2020
New options in grab-and-go can help reduce food costs for senior living communities: Argentum … Good Samaritan Society parent Sanford Health and Intermountain Healthcare sign letter of intent to merge...
Legal experts warn of incoming lawsuits for long-term care
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Amy Novotney
Feb 09, 2021
Legal teams for both long-term care operators and the residents and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are gearing up for lawsuits alleging neglect and wrongful death as a result of the virus —...
Most Americans want health insurance companies and Medicare to pay for long-term care: poll
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Amy Novotney
Oct 16, 2020
Compared with 2018, fewer Americans now think individuals and families should be responsible for paying for their aging loved ones’ care. Instead, more believe that health insurance companies and Medicare...
Experts stress need for wage increases to decrease shortages among long-term care staff
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Amy Novotney
Dec 09, 2020
Increasing pay for direct care workers really can help long-term care operators combat staffing shortages, according to a blog post this week in Health Affairs. The article discussed how several states,...