Genesis, university team up to reduce hospital readmissions
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Sep 12, 2016
Genesis HealthCare and the University of New Mexico Health System are partnering to improve care access and reduce hospital readmissions among nursing facility residents, the university announced on Friday.
Settlements in four DOJ investigations to cost Genesis $52.7 million
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Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Genesis Healthcare will pay $52.7 million under an agreement to settle four separate Department of Justice investigations, the nation’s largest long-term care company said.
Common painkiller may help reverse Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Aug 15, 2016
An anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain associated from menstrual cramps may be able to reverse memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Thomas joins Consonus Healthcare
Aug 09, 2016
Laurie Thomas has joined Consonus Healthcare in Oregon as the vice president of strategic development. The company provides consulting, rehab, pharmacy and post-acute care services in more than 300 facilities.
Genesis reaches $52.7 million settlement with Department of Justice
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Phil Brahm
Aug 03, 2016
Genesis Healthcare will pay $52.7 million under an “agreement in principle” to settle four separate U.S. Department of Justice investigations, the nation’s largest long-term care company...
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REITs wary of skilled nursing sector woes, report asserts
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Jul 04, 2016
Real estate investment trusts are becoming increasingly cautious of the pitfalls associated with skilled nursing portfolios, according to a report from Fitch Ratings.
Larger cells found to respond to injury
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 04, 2016
A professor has discovered a healing process that enlarges cells to maintain the function of injured or diseased tissue.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment benefits seniors, won’t increase fall risk
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May 23, 2016
Increasing the level of blood pressure therapy for older adults can reduce their risk of heart disease without raising fall risk, a new study has found.
EEOC issues final rules on workplace wellness programs
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May 18, 2016
Employers may offer employees and their spouses incentives for joining workplace wellness programs up to 30% of their individual “self-only” health coverage, the Equal Employment Opportunity...