Blogs
Squalid Conditions Close 4 S.C. Assisted Living Facilities
Inspections turned up insect infestations, including bed bugs and roaches, among other violations.
1/11/2023
LCMC Health and Tulane University Finalizes Partnership
Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.
1/9/2023
HHS Deploys Emergency Team to University of New Mexico Children's Hospital
UNM Children’s Hospital was at over 100 percent capacity.
1/6/2023
$11.3 Billion Needed for Nursing Homes Staffing
Estimate comes from the American Health Care Association, representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
1/3/2023
Assisted Living Facility Market Expected to Grow in New Year
The significant aging population is increasing the demand for independent living facilities.
12/28/2022
HHS Releases Ownership Data for Medicare-Certified Hospitals
The new information includes detailed information on the ownership of more than 7,000 hospitals certified to participate in the Medicare program.
12/27/2022
Louisiana Hospitals Announce Affiliation
The affiliation creates opportunities for immediate collaboration to improve access to and the quality of pediatric healthcare in Louisiana.
12/22/2022
Inspira Health Adds Salem Medical Center to Portfolio
The New Jersey committee appropriates $25 million to Inspira Health to provide Salem Medical Center medical and communication innovation.
12/20/2022
Cancer Centers Struggle to Keep Up with Demand
More than 40 percent of survey respondents say they would have to physically expand their space in order to keep up with current demand.
12/16/2022
Ensign Group Acquires Colorado Senior Care Facility
The acquisition grows Ensign’s portfolio to 82 healthcare facilities.
12/15/2022
Biden Administration Considers Minimum Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
AHCA/NCAL cite ongoing labor shortage as why minimum staffing mandate could be challenging.
12/14/2022
Sparrow Health System Joins University of Michigan Health
University of Michigan Health has committed $800 million to Sparrow Health System.
12/13/2022
Leapfrog Group Announces Top Hospitals and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award
Over 100 U.S. hospitals received the Top Hospital Award.
12/8/2022
Memorial Hospital Ends Labor and Delivery Birthing Services
The hospital still plans to provide pediatric services, prenatal, postpartum and women’s services.
12/5/2022
Court Denies Health Provider's Objection Over Whistleblower
Health Center and CEO allegedly violated OSHA law by terminating employee who reported concerns about workplace COVID-19 exposure.
11/4/2022
Healthcare Facilities Continue to Experience Significant Shortage of Staff
The primary challenge in recruiting allied healthcare professionals is the current labor shortage.
10/31/2022
Kansas-Based Saint Luke's Health System to Close Two Locations
Emergency care will continue to be available at both locations until December.
10/28/2022
Workers Still Want to Quit Their Job
More workers want to quit, but few have plans to actually do so.
10/28/2022
Nursing Homes to See Tougher Federal Oversight
Revisions to Special Focus Facility program aims to increase enforcement actions for facilities that fail to demonstrate improvement.
10/26/2022
Senior Care Facilities Acquisitions Dropped in Third Quarter
The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions in the third quarter of 2022 dropped to 133 deals.
10/26/2022
Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Remains Active
Healthcare M&A deal value totals revealed a slight increase from $57.74 billion in Q2:22 to $58.2 billion during Q3:22.
10/24/2022
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System Explore Merger
A combined organization would feature a network of 3,800 providers serving more than 2 million people in rural and mid-urban communities.
10/21/2022
Healthcare Facilities See Increase in Regulatory Burdens
Prior authorization requirements ranked as the top burden for medical practices.
10/21/2022
Convent Health Hobbs Hospital Reduces Services After Reports of Rodents, Water Quality Issues
The hospital has created a mitigation plan with outside experts.
10/19/2022
Parkview Health System Signs Letter of Intent to Join UCHealth
In the letter of intent, both healthcare systems commit to strengthening services offered throughout Southern Colorado.
10/18/2022
USDA Awards $110 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare Facilities
These grants will help 208 rural healthcare organizations expand facilities and critical services for nearly 5 million people in 43 states and Guam.
10/17/2022
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Receives $710 Million Donation from Bezos Family, Plans Expansion
The gift supports the organization’s efforts to accelerate the pace and breadth of medical breakthroughs in cancer and infectious disease.
10/14/2022
Iowa-Based Blessing Health to Close
The demand of patient care does not support the investment required to operate and maintain the hospital.
10/10/2022
Occupancy of Senior Care Facilities Increases, Outpaces Growth in Inventory
The total number of occupied senior housing units is 2,400 units shy of its pre-pandemic all-time high level.
10/10/2022
Atlanta Medical Center Closes Emergency Department Prior to Hospital Closure in November
The AMC emergency department will close on Oct. 14.
10/6/2022
Healthcare Facilities Worker Burnout on the Rise
Researchers concerned that findings could indicate more mental health disorders and cardiovascular diseases in healthcare staff.
10/5/2022
Rural Healthcare Programs Extended Through December
Rural hospitals are at higher risk of closure.
10/5/2022
UW Health Opens Transplant Clinic
The transplant clinic is located within steps of parking and valet services.
9/19/2022
'Active Adult Housing' Emerges as Senior Living Option
Facilities fill a market need and serve as a bridge between conventional multifamily housing and traditional senior living options.
9/16/2022
Staff Shortages Impact Patient Experience at Small Hospitals
Healthcare facilities have experienced negative impacts from the Great Resignation.
9/14/2022
Man Dies After Falling Off Roof of OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center
It is unclear how the deceased gained access to the secure area.
9/13/2022
Federation of American Hospital Urges Government Officials to Reauthorize Certain Hospital Programs
Federation of American Hospital outlines challenges facing rural hospitals.
9/13/2022
Mayo Clinic Health System Transitions Some Services to Wisconsin Hospital
Labor and delivery services from Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron and Menomonie will move to Eau Claire.
9/12/2022
Backup Generators Fail Santa Clara Valley Medical Center During Blackout
Parts of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center went without power for four hours during one of the hottest days of the year.
9/12/2022
Pajaro Valley Health Care District Hospital Acquires Watsonville Community Hospital
Hospital corporation led a fundraising effort to save Watsonville Community Hospital.
9/9/2022
Alina Health to Expand Ownership of Interlude Restorative Suites
Alina Health will repurpose the site to best support the needs of the community.
9/6/2022
Princeton Community Hospital Association Joins WVU Health System
The letter of intent was signed in 2021.
8/30/2022
WakeMed Files Certificates of Need for Behavioral Health Hospital
Pending the approval by the state, WakeMed will build a 150-bed mental health facility.
8/29/2022
Christiana Care Health System Will No Longer Purchase Crozer Health
Changing economic landscape impacted the ability to move forward with the sale.
8/24/2022
Milwaukee County to Open New Mental Health Emergency Center
The Mental Health Emergency Center will replace the current behavior health center that will close in early September.
8/22/2022
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Closes Inpatient Pediatric Unit
The hospital will continue to operate its eight-bed pediatric emergency department.
8/18/2022
University Hospitals Discontinue Services, Combine Medical Centers
Some inpatient, surgical and emergency services will be discontinued, while services will be consolidated at nearby locations.
8/17/2022
Arizona VA Nursing Home Closed Due to Rat Infestation
Recent storms caused rats to move into the facility.
8/16/2022
Healthcare Facility Management Market to Hit $427.13 Billion
COVID-19 and growing elderly population are largely contributing to the growth of the healthcare facility market.
8/16/2022
