Ensign and Welltower drive long-term care to the lead in 2019 deal volume
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2020
There were more than 1,200 deals within the health services industry in 2019, and long-term care, once again, led the pack for all sectors, according to a PwC report.
Coordinator turnover threatens to cut into reimbursement: survey
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Danielle Brown
Oct 08, 2021
Nurse assessment coordinators could start leaving long-term care facilities in waves and the resulting shortages would leave nursing homes struggling to capture full reimbursement, new research suggests.
Genesis leaves NYSE, charts path toward recovery but more LTC companies may be in danger
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Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2021
Genesis HealthCare announced Wednesday it will voluntarily delist its common stock from the New York Stock Exchange as part of a restructuring plan to improve the company’s financial and operational...
CareTrust REIT has reached tentative agreements with nearly all of the 32 skilled nursing and seniors housing facilities that it plans to sell or repurpose, executives said Friday.
CareOne alleges ‘flawed process’ in massive Genesis, Welltower deal
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Danielle Brown
Apr 27, 2021
A one-time potential suitor is accusing Genesis HealthCare and Welltower of using a “flawed process” to reach an $880 million agreement that led to the real estate investment trust terminating leases...
Welltower’s Genesis exit nearly complete after $76 million property sale
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Danielle Brown
May 11, 2022
Welltower is approaching the finish line in its exit from its relationship with Genesis HealthCare, the company reported Tuesday.
Providers: Fix would speed immigrant nurse validation by months
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2022
A long-term care coalition is calling on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to address an ongoing issue at its Texas premium processing unit that’s causing “significant delays” in tapping...
CMS details 5 new scenarios that trigger infection control-focused surveys
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Danielle Brown
Jan 06, 2021
Multiple weeks with new coronavirus cases or low staffing are among the additional scenarios that will trigger a focused infection control survey at a nursing home, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
NYC under fire for placing COVID-19 patients in nursing home
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 23, 2020
New York’s decision to place coronavirus patients into a nursing home is now facing backlash from providers and advocates.
Nursing home complaint backlog worse than expected: report
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 14, 2022
Just 51% of nursing home complaints filed with New York’s Department of Health have been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic after the agency reported an 87% closure rate in the two years prior, according...