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West Virginia rehab hospital changes ownership, rebrands
A rehabilitation hospital has changed ownership and will operate as two partner organizations in West Virginia, WTRF.com reported April 12. -
2 MA updates for nursing homes
Changes to Medicare Advantage plans could mean lower reimbursements for nursing home patients in 2025, Newsweek reported April 8. -
MetroHealth appoints chair of physical medicine, rehab
Richard Wilson, MD, was appointed chair of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Cleveland-based MetroHealth System. -
Tampa General opens clinic exclusive to older adults
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital unveiled a clinic for patients 65 and older. -
14 rehab, SNF leaders on the move
Here are 14 rehabilitation and nursing home leaders stepping into new roles: -
4 priorities for post-acute facilities, per 1 association president
Training, retaining and recruiting staff should be the top priority for post-acute facilities, Rajeev Kumar MD, president of AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, told Becker's. -
Hospitalists more likely to recommend hospice than specialists: Study
A New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine study suggests oncology hospitalists have better hospice utilization and reduce hospital stays for cancer patients compared to oncologists. -
The demographic facing challenges in nursing home care
Nursing home workers should be well trained in LGBTQ+ care to provide proper support to patients in the demographic, a recent article by two Indiana University researchers said, according to The Bay Area Reporter. -
Advocate Health sells home care company to private equity firm
Chicago-based Waud Capital Partners has acquired Senior Helpers, a home care and wellness company that operates in 44 states and is based in Towson, Md., from Advocate Health. -
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024. -
Intermountain to charge 30% less for outpatient rehab services
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is restructuring its hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation services in Utah to expand its value-based care model. -
California nursing homes to pay $15.5M in settlement
A major California nursing chain reached a $15.5 million settlement over alleged understaffing, negligent care and mistreatment of patients, KRON reported March19. -
Illinois nursing home chain no longer foreclosing amid $55M owed
A Peoria, Ill.-based nursing home chain said it will not foreclose or shut down amid financial struggles, the Peoria Journal Star reported March 19. -
Medicaid fund recovery practice under fire
Medicaid's fund recovery practice is facing scrutiny as more families are forced to sell their homes after their loved one dies, The New York Times reported March 16. -
18 rehabilitation hospitals opening, expanding in 2024
Here are 18 hospitals opening or expanding rehabilitation units and centers in 2024: -
72% of nursing homes fall into this category
For-profit groups own about 72% of nursing homes in the U.S., KFF reported March 13. -
10 top senior living facilities in 2024
The top three older adult living facilities in the country are located in New England, according to Seniorly's "Best of Senior Living Awards 2024." -
The 'hidden profits' in the nursing home industry: Study
A recent study led by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles study found reported nursing home profits may reflect only 37.1% of total profits as of 2019, suggesting a practice of profit extraction from the industry that is being "tunneled" into owners' pockets. -
Why pre-acute care should be healthcare's new focus: Viewpoint
In 2021, Medicare spent 8% of its budget — or $57 billion — on post-discharge care. But according to Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute and a Forbes contributor, it would be more cost-effective to refocus pre-acute care. -
Orlando Rehab Hospital names CEO
Orlando (Fla.) Rehabilitation Hospital appointed Lisa Kloc its CEO.
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