A new skilled nursing facility validation program could be the “tip of the iceberg” in verifying provider quality ...

A major provider of behavioral health services to US nursing homes has agreed to pay $225,000 to settle allegations it failed ...

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

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 ...

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

A registered nurse for 40 years, the career of Fran Witt, DNP, MBNA, LNHA, RN, is one that serves as a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Because of her accomplishments, Witt was ...

Throughout her tenure as senior director of home-based care services at the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, SD, Cassie Zielke has matched her ability to drive operational ...

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 ...

Taking blood pressure medication at bedtime instead of morning may provide superior nighttime blood pressure control without ...

Genesis HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing chains, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, saying ...

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 ...