Maryland rehab hospital names CEO
Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie (Md.), an Encompass Health facility, named Joseph Williams CEO.American Hospital Association to CMS: Skilled nursing facilities are vital to healthcare — properly reimburse them
The American Hospital Association sent a letter to CMS outlining how vital skilled nursing facilities are to healthcare and urging CMS to make changes to some of its proposals, including the reimbursement amounts.Philadelphia nursing home to pay $7M in back wages to 1,230 employees
A Philadelphia home care agency and its owner have been ordered to pay $7 million in back wages and damages to 1,230 current and former employees.32 recent nursing homes openings, closings
Here are 32 nursing homes that are set to close or are in the works:Top 10 post-acute stories of May
Here are the 10 most-read post-acute stories published by Becker's in May:60% of older adults can't afford 2 years of long-term care: 5 notes
A National Council on Aging analysis found 80 percent of older adults are financially struggling or at risk of future financial insecurity, but today's 65-year-old is expected to live another 20 years.CMS: Five claim audit for all nursing homes to begin in June
Skilled nursing facilities across the U.S. will undergo an audit of five Medicare Part A claims from CMS beginning June 5, according to a May 15 memo from the agency.117 Florida nursing home residents evacuated after roof collapse
Residents were evacuated from Clewiston (Fla.) Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a storm and a tree caused the roof to collapse, Wink News reported May 24.New York nursing home cited in wake of viral sleeping nurse video
A New York nursing home was cited for failures to administrate efficiently and to keep its 37 residents free from neglect. The citation comes after a viral video showed one of its nurses nearly collapsing, The Citizen reported May 23.CDC updates nursing home infection control guidance
The CDC updated its infection prevention strategies after the public health emergency expired, making two important changes for assisted living communities.Laguna Honda hospital granted final extension to avoid shutdown
San Francisco-based Laguna Honda Hospital was granted its third and final extension May 18 as it attempts to avoid being shut down, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.Nursing home company sues government over loan cap
A nursing home company is suing the U.S. Small Business Administration, Treasury Department and others over a new cap on COVID-19 relief loans, law.com reported May 16.Nursing home inspection staff troubles increasing: Report
A congressional investigation found that federal oversight funding has stalled nursing home inspections and led to a shortage of inspectors.Nurse assistant talks down armed intruder at Houston nursing home
A man armed with a gun broke into an assisted living and extended care facility in Sharpstown, Texas May 12 and was talked down by a certified nursing assistant until police arrived, ABC13 reported.3 rehabilitation hospitals tap CEOs
Three rehabilitation hospitals have recently tapped new talent for their CEOs.Laguna Honda Hospital asks for 3rd extension to recertify
San Francisco-based Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center has requested another extension from CMS as it works to gain state and federal recertification, Local News Matters reported May 12.Fee-for service admissions up for SNF, down for home health
Medicare fee-for-service admissions increased by 5.8 percent among skilled nursing facilities but decreased among home health providers in 2022, according to a new report from Trella Health, a healthcare analytics company.6 systems seeking post-acute care leaders
Here are six hospitals, health systems or hospital operators that have recently posted job listings seeking post-acute care talent.Massachusetts to build $482.6M veterans nursing home
Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services received a $164 million federal grant to aid in constructing a veterans nursing home.Option Care Health to buy Amedisys for $3.6B
Option Care Health, the nation's largest independent provider of home and alternate site infusion services, is buying Amedisys, a leading home health, hospice and high-acuity care provider, for $3.6 billion.
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