Joylin Nation describes her father as a man who “would give his all to help others.”
Providers worry they might not be able to meet staff fingerprinting deadline, leading to forced terminations
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2021
Connecticut long-term care providers are quickly trying to comply with a state mandate that requires healthcare workers hired during the pandemic to submit fingerprints for a background check by July 20...
‘Going to be tough’: Rough environment for SNFs will create acquisition opportunities
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Danielle Brown
Jun 09, 2021
A tough operating environment for some skilled nursing operators will likely lead a portion to close their doors in 2021, but misfortune for some should result in growth opportunities for investors, the...
In breakthrough, feds OK nursing home visits, group dining and activities; update infection control guidance
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 28, 2021
After nearly a year in lockdown, nursing home residents can participate in indoor visitation, communal dining and group activities — with exceptions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced...
Despite economic uncertainty, HJ Sims, Vertess positioned for growth
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2020
HJ Sims, a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm, and mergers and acquisitions advisor Vertess have announced physical and staff expansions that are a response, at least in part, to...
Connected Living announces global partnership with Temi’s robot
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 29, 2020
Connected Living is now the U.S. partner and distributor of Temi, an interactive robot designed for senior living and healthcare facilities. The partnership with Temi is the latest addition to Connected...
Reader Poll: “What would you like to accomplish in the next decade?”
Jul 04, 2016
“In the next decade it does not appear that a cure for Alzheimer’s disease will be found.”
CMS: Count on lower reimbursement levels, tougher scrutiny of provider billing practices
Oct 18, 2011
Providers at a special healthcare policy forum in Washington received a sobering evaluation Monday for why they were hit with an average 11.1% cut in Medicare reimbursement starting Oct. 1. A top long-term...
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
Report guides docs on how to deliver Parkinson’s diagnosis news
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 10, 2024
Not every doctor knows how to deliver a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, but a new framework is trying to ensure they do.