Industry News

Senior Housing Occupancy Rate on the Rise

Rate increases for the sixth consecutive quarter.

1/12/2023



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



 
 
 


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