Skilled nursing providers can’t remain independent; integration a ‘must,’ new leadership survey...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
While skilled nursing leaders seemingly have an appetite for risk, they’re not looking to sit at the dinner table alone, according to a new poll.
Cost of private nursing home rooms grows to $7,700 per month, Genworth survey shows
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May 11, 2016
The costs of semi-private and private nursing home rooms continued to climb from last year, insurance provider Genworth Financial said in a report released Tuesday, with a private room costing almost $8,000...
Survey: Top 10 nonprofit providers continue to cut number skilled nursing beds, facilities
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Haymarket Media
Apr 17, 2007
The nation’s largest not-for-profit senior living organizations appear to be moving away from skilled nursing offerings while increasing assisted living and independent living units, according to...
Minnix: CMS administrator vacancy delaying possible Five-Star rating system changes
Apr 22, 2009
The absence of a chief at the helm of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may be stymieing providers’ attempts to persuade federal regulators to modify the new Five-Star Quality Rating System...
Emergency rooms are feeling space crunch, CDC report says
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Haymarket Media
Sep 29, 2006
U.S. hospital-based emergency rooms are packed, but many are planning to expand in the next couple years, according to a new report.
Diabetes, related condition affect one-third of U.S. population
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Haymarket Media
Jun 02, 2006
More than out one of three individuals has diabetes or impaired fasting glucose, a condition that increases the risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study.
Lab coat helps fight HAIs
Jul 31, 2013
NMI Health and Noble Biomaterials have introduced SilverCare Plus fabrics, which are meant to fight off healthcare-acquired infections through the use of X-STATIC®.
Lawmakers demand answers, imply oversight is inadequate
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Legislators’ request for sweeping information about federal regulators’ oversight of nursing homes is part of a House Energy and Commerce Committee official inquiry. A letter from four U.S....
Shame is powerful motivator
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2007
About a decade ago, I wrote a controversial column that offended some readers. In it, I suggested the industry start policing itself by identifying and reprimanding the bad actors in this field, lest the...
No unexpected pattern of adverse booster shot reactions reported by CDC app users
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2021
Most v-safe app respondents reported mild to moderate, transient reactions, usually the day after vaccination, CDC investigators say. Sixty percent of respondents were between the ages of 50 and 74.