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Print Issue: April 01, 2017
Joint exercise
One year into the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundled pay program results are mixed, creating heightened anxiety about possible expansion
Multi-facility CEO salaries on the rise
Chief executive officers for multi-facility long-term care systems saw their salaries increase to an average of $465,875 in 2016, according to a new compensation survey.
Tumblers in place
Often-neglected data analysis can help when residents fall, revealing patterns and leading to better quality care and less duplication of effort
Obamacare replacement bill faces tougher test in Senate
While House Republican leaders were trying to tie up loose ends to get their proposal for repealing and replacing Obamacare across the finish line, Senators on both sides of the aisle were predicting a tougher time getting a similar bill to pass in their chamber.
CareTrust nabs IL SNFs
CareTrust REIT Inc. has purchased five Illinois skilled nursing facilities for $29.2 million, the company announced in March.
Golden LivingCenters sells SNFs at center of PA lawsuit
A New York-based healthcare provider acquired the licenses of 10 Pennsylvania Golden LivingCenters that were targeted in a lawsuit filed by former state Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
Pig bladder holds healing promise: study
An extracellular matrix created from the urinary bladders of pigs, combined with offloading, has shown “significant” promise in treating diabetic foot ulcers, according to a recent study.
Trump budget cuts HHS 18%
President Trump’s first proposed budget chops 18% from Department of Health and Human Services funding and adds millions of dollars to combat healthcare fraud for fiscal 2018.
