Medicaid rates boost LTC Properties amid occupancy struggles and cyberattack during 2Q
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
The second quarter went “generally according to plan” except for challenges with occupancy issues at some assisted living communities operated by one company and a major cyberattack that disrupted...
Team finds what’s driving long COVID inflammation in lung cells
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 30, 2024
Existing prescription medications may be able to stop the chronic inflammation found in people with long COVID, a new study suggests. While researchers didn’t test the drug in people, they uncovered...
Skeptical judge sides with smaller analytics firm against giant PointClickCare over data blocking tactics
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James M. Berklan
Jul 29, 2024
A federal judge left subtlety behind Monday in granting a request by analytics firm Real Time Medical Systems for a preliminary injunction against electronic health records giant PointClickCare over alleged...
Another state relaxes English proficiency requirements for nurse aides to ease shortages
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 29, 2024
New Hampshire is changing state law to allow individuals with limited English proficiency to become licensed nursing assistants.
State’s sweeping long-term care reforms on their way to becoming law
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 29, 2024
Lawmakers approved a slate of sweeping reforms for senior care facilities under which Massachusetts providers would see pay rates increase
GAO report reveals gaps in US isolation and quarantine planning
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A new report from the US Government Accountability Office sheds light on challenges and shortcomings in isolation and quarantine planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors remain most trusted source for health advice, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
Americans trust physicians most for health recommendations, reveals a new study published in Frontiers in Medicine. On the other hand, trust in advice from health agencies and scientists has decreased,...
Blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A blood test demonstrated high accuracy for detecting Alzheimer’s disease among people with cognitive symptoms, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference...
Good Samaritan’s pending deal for second portfolio helps it close on midway point of massive reorganization
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 28, 2024
Leaders of the Good Samaritan Society will be on the ground in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to continue scaling back its national footprint.
Amid another record quarter, Ensign teases Tennessee growth
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 26, 2024
Ensign Group expects to announce new acquisitions within days, following another record quarter in which it picked up 10 new operations including more than 1,300 skilled nursing beds.