Provider seeks dismissal of class-action suit over alleged immigrant labor law violations … CCRC adopts Journeys memory care model … Connecticut launches grant program for home healthcare worker safety...
Business briefs, Aug. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 07, 2024
Increasing accountability, improving regulation standards focus of Delaware bill package … DOJ will offer rewards to whistleblowers exposing healthcare fraud … Minnesota awards millions in second...
Continuing telehealth flexibilities is worth the cost, researchers say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
While continuing telehealth flexibilities may bring additional costs for providers and taxpayers, the benefits are worth the price, researchers said.
Remote access technologies expose home care firms to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, experts say
By
Adam Healy
Apr 23, 2024
To make sure data do not fall into the wrong hands, providers need to stay current on the latest cybersecurity practices.
Spending on nursing homes, home care slows year over year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2024
Between May 2023 and May 2024, overall healthcare costs grew by 3.4%, the fastest increase seen since December 2007, according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators brief, released Wednesday.
Actions & Transactions, July 18
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 18, 2024
Capital Funding Group closes $23.6 million for refinancing of Delaware SNF … Carnegie at Washingtonian Center, a Kisco Signature community, begins business operations ahead of grand opening … Kaiser...
Legislation aims to increase scrutiny of private equity healthcare acquisitions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2024
Legislation introduced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) in the Golden State would give the attorney general oversight of private equity...
Healthcare software giant aims WellSky-high in bid to access Google Cloud services
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 02, 2024
WellSky will be partnering with Google to access its cloud technologies, including AI data analysis, the companies announced Thursday.
Popular LTC radar sensor system selected for pilot study on at-home seniors’ health
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 27, 2024
A popular LTC monitoring system was chosen to be part of a European pilot study on how the technology benefits seniors living alone.
Home health, hospice M&A up 20 percent in second quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 27, 2023
Home health and hospice mergers and acquisition activity increased by 20% in the second quarter over the first quarter, but deals were down 14% compared with the second quarter of 2022, according to recently...