Thornton, Colo.-based Vibra Hospital of Denver has the lowest potentially preventable readmission rate among long-term care hospitals, according to CMS data.
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Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has developed a trauma-informed care toolkit to help nursing homes comply with CMS requirements.
Between 2022 and 2023, the national average earnings and profitabilities of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. increased as length of stays decreased, according to a new Jan. 30 report.
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health has partnered with Kettering, Ohio-based Alternate Solutions Health Network to enhance the system's home health program.
The Ensign Group, a publicly traded holding company based in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., has acquired five Texas nursing homes through its real estate company, Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT.
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Wheaton, Ill.-based Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital became the 6th freestanding acute rehabilitation hospital to earn Magnet designation Oct. 21.
Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term care hospitals are required to report quality measure data to CMS under the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014.
Certified nursing aide turnover rates continue to decline, but wage increases are growing smaller by the year, according to a Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service report.
The foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine has honored four leaders as part of its 2025 national leadership and excellence awards.
St. Louis-based Mercy has partnered with Humana to open more primary care clinics for older adults across Missouri.