20 Illinois nursing homes have closed since 2014 … FDA approves generic version of opioid overdose nasal spray … Risk management, data protection among HHS information security weaknesses, report finds
How one innovative provider boosted employee retention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 19, 2019
Amid all the challenges of hiring and retaining workers, it’s very helpful to revisit what makes employees want to work at a given location. And then innovate some more.
Medicaid payments tied to quality measures
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 19, 2019
Oklahoma skilled nursing providers are due for a $23-a-day boost for Medicaid payments. But there’s a catch.
Also in the News for Friday, April 19
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 19, 2019
Verma: ‘Medicare for all’ called a grave threat … 35% of Florida’s nursing homes have installed mandated generators ahead of this year’s storm season … Death of nursing home resident...
DNANexus launches multiple sclerosis study that uses EHR data
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 17, 2019
DNAnexus Inc., and Sutter Health network have started a large-scale clinico-genomic multiple sclerosis research effort.
REIT affiliate receives $96M in loans
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 17, 2019
Oxford Finance LLC announced the closing of a $96 million term loan to an affiliate of Summit Healthcare REIT Inc.
Fighting sepsis the focus of April 30 webinar
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 16, 2019
Attendees at a special McKnight’s webinar April 30 will learn from healthcare executives how to significantly reduce sepsis and improve patient care by leveraging technology in real-time.
Wellness Check Module released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
VoiceFriend has released its Wellness Check Module for a voice-activated notification and communications solution for communities.
Arkansas SNF acquired
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
Strawberry Fields REIT has bought its 10th skilled nursing facility in Arkansas for $6.85 million.
State News: Florida Health Care Association pushes back against elimination of state’s certificate...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2019
FLORIDA — The state’s top industry group is fighting a bill that would eliminate the certificate of need requirement for healthcare facilities.