Impact of dockworker strike on medicine, medical device supply currently assessed as ‘limited’
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2024
Supply chains could be disrupted by striking dockworkers at the country’s East Coast and Gulf Coast seaboards, but the Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that preliminary assessments...
SNF, home health CEOs could be jailed over cybersecurity issues under new bill
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 30, 2024
New legislation aimed at improving cybersecurity in healthcare could see leaders at skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospices jailed if they lie about their cybersecurity precautions,...
Medicare’s solvency is biggest stressor for Americans planning for retirement: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 24, 2024
Almost two-thirds (63%) of respondents to a new survey said they worry that the Medicare program will run out of money before they are eligible for benefits.
New federal staffing mandate poses greater challenge in some states, Altarum reports
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 26, 2024
Staffing challenges have been prevalent in nursing care since the pandemic, and a federal minimum staffing rule coming down the pike could have a negative impact on some facilities. A recently published...
National Healthcare Corp., Brookdale report second-quarter results
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living held a second-quarter earnings call Friday morning, and National Healthcare Corp. reported second-quarter financials electronically.
‘Strong industry headwinds’ lead to bankruptcy for Guardian Healthcare
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 01, 2024
Brockway, PA-based Guardian Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Bill aims to override Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 24, 2024
Legislation introduced Tuesday in the Senate would override the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to overturn the so-called Chevron doctrine, which held that...
Supreme Court decisions could be costly in long run, with ‘ripple effect’ for businesses, attorneys...
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 23, 2024
Recent Supreme Court decisions could pose long-term ripple effects for businesses.
GAO says resolved HHS, other recommendations could save government as much as $208 billion
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 16, 2024
Of 3,112 recommendations related to the US Department of Health and Human Services made by the Government Accountability Office from fiscal year 2001 to March 2024, 437 remain open, the GAO said in a report...