Data breach leaked info on 40 nursing facilities, provider reports
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 17, 2024
A data breach over the summer may have given hackers access to health records for both residents and staff at 40 nursing homes.
Invesque continues to sell SNFs in shift to private-pay senior living
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2024
Invesque continues to sell the skilled nursing facilities in its portfolio to focus predominantly on private-pay senior living, the Fishers, IN-based healthcare real estate company reported in a full-year...
Federal nursing home staffing mandate will siphon workers from senior living, groups fear
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
A federal nursing home staffing mandate will siphon workers from assisted living and other long-term care settings, in the long run limiting access to care and services, according to senior living experts...
Researchers’ app finally lets nursing homes and hospitals talk the same info-sharing language
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 18, 2023
Attempting to reduce rehospitalizations, researchers have developed a new app allowing hospitals and nursing homes info-sharing capability.
Actions & Transactions, May 9
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 09, 2024
CFG closes $20M bridge-to-Hud loan for refinancing of Maryland SNF … Muchmore Capital receives HUD MAP, Lean licenses … SLIB negotiates sale of Chandler, AZ, senior living community … Pittsburgh-area...
Pressing questions about rural telehealth access and investments put innovation in danger
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2024
Questions remain about how much providers will be able to rely on telehealth, remote monitoring and other technologies to come in the years ahead — and whether the government will make the needed legal,...
Bipartisan Senate bill aims to increase nurse training programs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced legislation meant to address the nursing shortage affecting healthcare providers and communities throughout the United States.
Business briefs, April 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 24, 2024
New Labor Department rule meant to protect retirement investors’ savings … Analysis finds 4 in 5 nursing facilities don’t meet staffing requirements … Senior living hourly wages outpace private...
New insurance rider aims to be solution for LTSS funding
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2023
Transamerica Corp. has introduced a flexible long-term care insurance rider, the Cedar Rapids, IA-based holding company announced Monday. The rider is meant to provide an extra layer of savings when the...
Legislative committee considers locating child care centers in nursing homes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2023
Child care centers could be located in nursing homes under a proposal discussed Monday by the South Dakota Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care.