Federal government to investigate private equity’s influence on nursing homes, HCBS, home health
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2024
The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and Health and Human Services Department have announced plans to jointly investigate private equity’s influence on healthcare.
Pennant sees ‘meaningful progress’ in fourth quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 27, 2023
Despite labor and inflationary pressures, the Pennant Group’s full-year and fourth-quarter 2022 financial results demonstrate progress in both senior living and home health / hospice, according to Brent...
Turnover rates tick upward for hospice aides / CNAs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2022
Turnover rates for hospice aides/certified nursing assistants has continued on an upward trend seen in recent years, according to the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service’s Hospice Salary & Benefits...
Amedisys receives $3.26 billion all-cash buyout offer from UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2023
Home health and hospice provider Amedisys received an unsolicited all-cash, $3.26 billion ($100 per share) offer Monday from UnitedHealth, through its Optum unit, to acquire all of the outstanding shares...