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...
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.
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.
Study: Remote physiologic monitoring among Medicaid users skyrocketed from 2019 to 2021
By
Kristen Fischer
May 10, 2024
From 2019 to 2021, remote physiologic monitoring via wearables and mobile apps grew more than 1,300% among Medicaid users, per a new study.
Senior living’s value proposition is changing, but providers can adapt and stay relevant, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
The senior living industry is suffering from a trust and image problem, as well as a data problem. But it’s still possible for the sector to adapt to emerging technology trends to reshape its future.
Sabra Health Care REIT continues to improve operating performance in 2024
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
The first quarter was a continuation of the past couple of quarters, with Sabra Health Care REIT’s operating performance continuing to improve, according to President, CEO and Chair Rick Matros. The...
Meet Joan DiPaola, 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ‘Thought Leader’ honoree
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 10, 2024
Perhaps Joan DiPaola’s most significant contribution to dementia care is the vital reminder to caregivers and their families that people living with dementia are people. As the senior dementia care specialist...
Improving the delivery of quality care in behavioral health programs has been a priority for Jessica Fear for more than a quarter of a century. Fear advocates for the use of data to inform and identify...