FTC, HHS, Justice Department launch public inquiry into private-equity in healthcare … Feds offer some flexibilities following Change Health outage, but no advanced payments … Fitch changes could affect...
SNFs, CCRCs still lag others in recruiting staff: Fitch Ratings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 14, 2023
Skilled nursing facilities are lagging behind assisted living communities when it comes to recruiting staff, according to Fitch Ratings’ latest monthly labor dashboard for the sector.
Economic indicators rise, but staffing conditions still keeping SNFs down
By
Kimberly Marselas
James M. Berklan
Apr 17, 2023
A rash of seemingly positive economic indicators issued in recent days might lead nursing home operators and owners to think the incredible operating and financial pressures of the past 18 months are finally...
Outlook for life plan communities’ skilled nursing units ‘deteriorating’, Fitch says
By
Joe Bush
Dec 07, 2022
Ongoing and future challenges could stall recovery of skilled nursing facilities operating as part of life plan communities, which also face broader threats in 2023.
Life Plan providers banking on less-regulated AL to provide SNF-like care: Fitch
By
Joe Bush
Oct 26, 2022
Labor pressures continue to force creative operational decisions in Life Plan Communities, even as they enjoy a better overall employment rebound than stand-alone skilled nursing facilities.
Fitch sees a shadow: One more tough year for nonprofits
Feb 02, 2010
Fitch Ratings, an international long-term credit rating agency, has disclosed that it will maintain its “negative outlook” for U.S. nonprofit hospitals and health systems during 2010.