‘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...
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.
Brookdale Senior Living sells remaining interest in home health, hospice, therapy business, sees $27...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 27, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living has sold the remaining 20% equity interest it held in its Health Care Services unconsolidated venture and received aggregate proceeds of approximately $27 million in the process,...
New VR training model helps teach palliative caregivers ‘Jolly Good’ communication skills
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 14, 2023
A new VR platform helps train nurses for palliative care by simulating conversations between terminally ill patients, doctors and families.