Genesis Automation in Healthcare has debuted a new Supplier Portal, focused on letting medical device manufacturers gain visibility.
Sabra expects skilled care occupancy rebound in 2019, though mom and pops may face some struggles
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
While occupancy of its skilled nursing properties might not be quite up to snuff, a CEO of one of the field’s top operators says we may be reaching bottom, with a much brighter 2019 on tap.
Is shift work a dementia risk?
By
Meredith Beirne
Aug 09, 2018
A gene linked to job-related exhaustion in shift workers may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a Finnish study published in the journal Sleep.
Genesis touts ‘strong’ second quarter as CEO says skilled care admissions may be reaching...
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
The largest player in the skilled nursing space touted “strong” second quarter financial results, with leaders also expressing optimism that census declines might finally be hitting bottom.
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Aug 08, 2018
Genesis announces ‘strong’ quarterly results, with flattening SNF lengths of stay, improved rehab therapy performance … Study: Behavioral disorders, depression among major factors leading...
‘New wave of superbugs’ becoming resistant to alcohol disinfectants, scientists say
By
Meredith Beirne
Aug 06, 2018
Multi-drug resistant superbugs, which can cause dangerous infections, are becoming increasingly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants, according to a recent study.
Medicare Part D premiums down, CMS says, as administration aims to curtail swelling drug costs
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 02, 2018
Premiums for nursing home residents’ prescription drug plans have dipped for the second year in a row, in what the administration hopes is a sign that efforts to curb prescription costs might be...
Resident gets her high school diploma at 92
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 25, 2018
It took 75 years, but Dorothy Leiss is now a high school graduate.
Researchers find Alzheimer’s threat never diminishes; average survival confirmed 6 years
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 24, 2018
First-ever studies are bringing new revelations about Alzheimer’s disease this week, as the Alzheimer’s Association hosts its 2018 International Conference in Chicago. Among them: Dementia...
Reader poll: What’s the one regulation or rule you dislike the most?
Jul 09, 2018
“Shared food. We can say you can bring it in, but then they [officials] say it has to be store bought. You can’t accept food from other homes. It has to be segregated from any other food. It’s...