Category: Post-Acute

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…

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…

PE firm acquires 29 Iowa nursing homes for $85M

Private equity firm Cascade Capital Group has purchased 29 Iowa nursing homes for $85 million, making it the largest nursing home sale in the state’s history, according to an Oct. 21 report from the Iowa Capital Dispatch.

Joint Commission boosts support for unpaid caregivers

In partnership with caregiving platform Archangels, The Joint Commission has launched a Care Badge initiative aimed at supporting unpaid caregivers.

OSF renames rehab hospital

Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is renaming one of its long-term rehabilitation hospitals to better align with hospital names throughout the system.