Private equity-owned hospices performed below not-for-profit hospices across all Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems hospice survey measures, according to a study published Nov. 18 in JAMA.
Category: Post-Acute
High-performing nursing homes, by state: US News
California has the most highly rated nursing homes in the U.S., followed by Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2025 Best Nursing Homes” ratings, published Nov. 12.
NLRB files complaint against post-acute care network
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a complaint against Cincinnati-based CommuniCare, a post-acute care network, for allegedly attempting to enforce stay-or-pay employment agreements.
CareTrust to acquire 31 skilled nursing facilities in $500M purchase
San Clemente, Calif.-based CareTrust REIT will acquire 31 skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama for approximately $500 million.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington names CEO
Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health has appointed Mindy Hong as CEO of the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington (Texas).
5 reactions to Harris' home care coverage proposal
As part of her presidential campaign platform, Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed expanding Medicare coverage to include at-home care. Since the Oct. 8 announcement, industry experts and organizations have expressed support for the plan.
AHA opposes CMS nursing home staffing rule: 5 notes
The American Hospital Association filed an amicus brief Oct. 24 in support of a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Court of Texas challenging the federal government’s nursing staffing level mandate.
CMS updates state inspection requirements for nursing homes: 8 things to know
CMS has released fiscal year 2025 guidance for its State Performance Standards System. The SPSS oversees the performance of the state survey agencies that ensure Medicare and Medicaid providers and facilities are compliant with federal requirements.&nb…
CMS updates state inspection requirements for nursing homes: 8 things to know
CMS has released fiscal year 2025 guidance for its State Performance Standards System. The SPSS oversees the performance of the state survey agencies that ensure Medicare and Medicaid providers and facilities are compliant with federal requirements.&nb…
McLaren Health closing long-term acute hospital to build outpatient campus
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care will close its Bay City, Mich.-based long-term acute care hospital, McLaren Bay Special Care, on Dec. 22. The health system is moving forward with plans to build a multi-specialty outpatient campus on the si…
