Tool predicts Alzheimer’s life expectancy following onset
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
A newly developed tool that can accurately predict the life expectancy of dementia patients may help those patients and their care providers better communicate about the disease and risk of death, and...
March IT update
Mar 04, 2020
A new study led by McGill University researchers shows that artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of blood samples can predict and explain disease progression in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s...
March Business briefs
Mar 04, 2020
LTC ACO, Genesis Healthcare’s accountable care organization, announced a partnership with skilled nursing, long-term and rehabilitation provider Senior Living Properties in late January.
LTC leads in deal volume
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
Long-term care once again led the pack for all healthcare sectors in deal volume for 2019, according to a PwC report.
Pennsylvania-based post-acute care giant Genesis Healthcare has transferred the operations of 19 facilities to healthcare consulting firm New Generation Health in a series of deals worth close to $80 million.
Proposed bill that would allow electronic monitoring in resident rooms raises concerns about privacy
Mar 04, 2020
A bill in the Michigan Legislature that would allow nursing home residents to have electronic monitoring devices in their rooms is raising concerns among providers about privacy.
Staffing proposal rejected
Mar 04, 2020
VIRGINIA — State lawmakers in Virginia have voted against a proposal that would have set minimum staffing levels for nursing homes throughout the state.
Voters OK Medicaid hike
Mar 04, 2020
MASSACHUSETTS — A majority of voters are in favor of a ballot initiative that would increase Medicaid funding for nursing homes in Massachusetts.
Caregivers lose pay raises
Mar 04, 2020
MISSOURI — Pay raises for workers at Missouri’s state-run nursing home for military veterans were not part of Gov. Mike Parson’s proposed $30.9 billion spending plan.
Resident photo use OK’d
Mar 04, 2020
MINNESOTA — Nursing home providers, take note: A Minnesota senior living facility was not in violation of a state health records law after a nurse’s aide posted a photo of a resident on social media,...