Genesis evades insurance shakedown over COVID cases thanks to federal ruling
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 20, 2023
A federal appeals court has overturned a decision that could have cost skilled nursing provider Genesis Healthcare millions of dollars in COVID-19 claims not covered by its insurer.
New organization looks to elevate LTC wound care standards
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 21, 2023
A former Genesis HealthCare executive has launched a new national collaborative meant to educate long-term care professionals on all aspects of wound care and skin health.
Providers prepare for new vaccine threats as mandate officially sunsets
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 03, 2023
The end of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccine healthcare worker mandate arrives Saturday, and with it new costly concerns as well.
Study across Genesis facilities finds marked difference in COVID outcomes for boosted residents
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 08, 2022
Vaccine boosters appeared to play a key role in preventing COVID–19-associated morbidity and mortality across two large LTC systems.
In major win for insurer, court rules Genesis must absorb costs of multiple COVID suits
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 21, 2022
Genesis Healthcare could be on the hook for millions of dollars in potential COVID-19 settlements, following a federal judge’s decision that the skilled nursing giant’s insurer does not have to cover...
Ride to live, live to ride: Pine Point residents enjoy sunny sidecar trips
By
Joe Bush
Sep 28, 2022
Residents at Pine Point Center in Scarborough, ME, got the opportunity to be wild when recreation director Belinda Bantly set up a day of motorcycle rides earlier this month.
House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe...
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James M. Berklan
Sep 22, 2022
Congressional investigators pinned for-profit skilled nursing operators into a corner Wednesday, releasing a scathing report describing “dire” conditions caused by alleged lack of preparation and mismanagement...
Welltower’s Genesis exit nearly complete after $76 million property sale
By
Danielle Brown
May 11, 2022
Welltower is approaching the finish line in its exit from its relationship with Genesis HealthCare, the company reported Tuesday.
Insurer looks to make Genesis HealthCare self-pay large chunk of COVID claims
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 22, 2022
Genesis HealthCare’s insurance provider wants the nursing home giant to pay millions before it covers COVID-19 claims being brought by residents.
Genesis rolls out wound care staffing program to move beyond ‘Band-Aid mentality’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2022
Looking to boost skin health and improve the prevention and treatment of wounds, Genesis HealthCare has launched a new program that will add about 200 wound care experts company wide.
