The pen pals nobody wants: These members of Congress miss the point, again
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Kimberly Marselas
May 07, 2024
In a week in which Congress appears ready to get down to work on several bills meant to ease workforce issues for struggling nursing homes, some elected leaders would rather create more busy work for some...
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 07, 2024
APIC publishes new Infection Preventionist Career Development and Advancement Guide … Transforming geriatric practice and workforce development: electronic health records to train healthcare teams …...
Adlai Chester to become Invesque CEO this month
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Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2024
Invesque CFO and Executive Vice President of Investments Adlai Chester will become CEO of Invesque after Scott White steps down from that role May 10.
‘Locked and loaded’: CareTrust touts lending as source of growing pipeline
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Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2024
A new deal that extends CareTrust’s partnership with the Ensign Group is an example of the company’s willingness to “lend with a purpose” as a means to grow its real estate holdings, leaders said...
Also in the News for Monday, May 6, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2024
Congress likely to keep telehealth extensions temporary for now: report … Minority nursing home residents at higher risk of potentially avoidable hospitalizations: study … CMS issues guidance for next...
Abe Cohen named Marquis Health VP for Rhode Island
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Kimberly Marselas
May 02, 2024
Marquis Health Consulting Services has appointed Abe Cohen vice president of business development for Rhode Island.
Layering of fines amid state, federal staffing rule conflicts tops providers’ worry list
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 02, 2024
Providers in states that have recently increased their own nursing home staffing requirements may soon find themselves playing a complicated penalties and numbers game — and buried in additional paperwork.
Ensign Group goes on buying spree as it reports yet another record quarter
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Kimberly Marselas
May 02, 2024
The Ensign Group on Wednesday announced a sweeping package of deals that will kickstart growth in one market, expand its footprint in five others and make the company a player in a new post-acute segment.
Also in the News for Thursday, May 2, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 02, 2024
Post-acute staffing shortages a top 3 reason for New Hampshire hospital backlogs … AHRQ assesses Long COVID models of care in new brief
House committee split raises new questions on nursing home staffing rule’s future
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2024
Some House lawmakers Tuesday painted their effort to repeal a new nursing home staffing mandate as a bid to ensure access to care and to stake their authority over a rogue regulatory agency at the same...