CMS acknowledged it is shifting the general focus from prevention to wellness. It proposes removing 10 quality measures that, it said, did not directly improve patient health outcomes and adding five ...

Cancer deaths linked to obesity have tripled across the United States over the past two decades, according to new research ...

A comprehensive first-of-its-kind national study reveals that cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) affects nearly 4 out of 5 American adults, highlighting a health concern that has grown ...

The Hauser Rehab Center of Excellence has been built with the input of not only clinicians but also the housekeeping, food service and activities departments, says RiverSpring COO Deborah Messina in ...

If you spend any time in post-acute care today, whether in a skilled nursing facility, an assisted living community, or a ...

There’s a new kind of threat targeting your residents. It can wipe out life savings and destroy trust. If left unaddressed, it can also put your facility at risk for financial, reputational and ...

A new study published in JAMA Health Forum found that bundled payment programs for outpatient spine surgery significantly reduced healthcare costs and lowered readmission rates among Medicare ...

Genesis HealthCare has asked a federal judge to help it quickly shed costly leases and abandoned facilities but retain ...

An expert panel convened has recommended against the routine use of PCR tests to diagnose urinary tract infections.

During an emergency, the answer to “Who you gonna call?” typically is the Ghostbusters, but at Skokie, IL-based Legacy Healthcare, the answer often is Pat Winkelman.

Jonna Wisnieski represents expertise and excellence in senior living research at sector giant Life Care Services. But her unwavering commitment to improving lives and contributing to the lives of ...

Nursing homes across the country are facing a serious workforce crisis. Care teams are stretched, resources are limited, and the expectations placed on ...