‘Private equity abuse’ in long-term care is target of new federal bill
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 13, 2024
Two Democratic senators from Massachusetts have introduced a bill they say is meant to “root out corporate greed and private equity abuse” in nursing homes, assisted living communities, home health...
Dwyer Workforce Development closes $590 million, 50-SNF deal
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2022
The Baltimore-based Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center announced Wednesday the $590 million acquisition of a Texas-based 50-skilled-nursing-facility portfolio managed by Regency Integrated...
SavaSeniorCare, Welltower, CareTrust divest from skilled nursing
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 03, 2023
SavaSeniorCare is set to transition the remaining five skilled nursing facilities in its portfolio to other operators by the end of January, in what seems to be a trend in long-term care that also involves...
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,...
Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 26, 2024
While it remains difficult to quantify how investments in technology are paying off, some skilled nursing providers say they are buying into more options because today’s margins don’t afford them missed...
‘Sky is the limit’ for health information networks’ SNF insights
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 24, 2024
An expanding health information exchange connecting 71 hospitals and nearly 600 post-acute providers in New Jersey is exceeding expectations.
Assisted living’s real problem: Staffing and acuity, not lack of regulation
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 12, 2024
Recent Washington Post articles and a Senate hearing highlight a big question for assisted living: Is federal regulation the answer? I say no.