‘Unfathomable greed’: Lawmaker accuses Genesis HealthCare of misusing federal coronavirus relief...
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2021
The nation’s largest nursing home operator is on the defense after a federal lawmaker accused it of using coronavirus federal relief funds to “line the pockets of company executives.”
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 21
Jan 21, 2021
Veteran staffers Liz Richter, Jeff Wu named acting heads of CMS … Former CEO Hager received $5.2M retention payment before retiring from Genesis HealthCare, will have to pay unspecified amount back:...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Jan. 20
Jan 20, 2021
State to reallocate COVID-19 vaccines going unused at nursing homes … Genesis’ LTC ACO announces virtual care network for long-term care residents … HHS Secretary Azar resigns, effective Wednesday...
Genesis HealthCare looks toward pandemic recovery after CEO change
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
The new chief executive officer of post-acute care giant Genesis HealthCare is hoping to steer the company onto a steadier path after months of financial uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
Also in the News for Friday, Dec. 18
Dec 18, 2020
Nursing home, CCRC spending increased by 3.3% in 2019 … First U.S. nursing homes receive coronavirus vaccine; Genesis facility among the firsts … FDA panel endorses second coronavirus vaccine for emergency...
Genesis reportedly won’t mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for workers
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 07, 2020
The largest nursing home operator in the United States plans to ensure all workers have access to COVID-19 vaccines at its facilities, but it will not require them to take them, according to a recent report...
December FocusOn Briefs
Dec 01, 2020
Company promotes disposable pads, NPWT incontinence care; Reusable N95 respirator inches closer to market; Nearly half of residents with COVID-19 asymptomatic: study; Company promotes disposable pads,...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 17
Nov 17, 2020
SCAN Foundation honors four states for improving LTSS for seniors … Five Genesis nursing homes get new owners … Feds have ‘failed’ long-term care pharmacies during pandemic, group says … New...
Genesis stresses need for ongoing federal support after $60M shortfall due to pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
Genesis HealthCare endured $60 million in losses directly related to the coronavirus pandemic — despite receiving $64 million in federal and state relief funding during the third quarter, company executives...
Next stimulus deal, liability protections for providers ‘highly tied to’ election outcomes, Parkinson...
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 02, 2020
The outcome of Tuesday’s election will have “enormous implications on everything, including long-term care,” according to the leader of the nation’s largest nursing home association.