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The latest employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal a significant contribution from the healthcare sector to the nation’s job growth in April. According to the Employment Situation summary released on Friday, the healthcare industry added a robust 51,000 jobs out of the total 177,000 jobs gained in the US economy last month. This consistent growth mirrors the average monthly increase of 51,000 healthcare jobs over the past year. While the overall job growth in April fell short of March’s 228,000 additions, it surpassed economists’ predictions of around 130,000, as reported by The Hill. Breaking down the healthcare…

A recent study published in Nursing Inquiry reveals a disturbing trend: resident-on-resident attacks are not confined to American nursing homes but represent a global challenge within long-term care facilities. This research underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing violence among residents, especially those with cognitive impairments. The study, conducted by Australian researchers, analyzed data from multiple countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, New Zealand, Singapore, and the UK. Their findings suggest that resident-on-resident homicides, though underreported, are a significant concern. “Homicide involving older people is less likely to involve a post-mortem investigation as the cause for…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is poised to enter a new era of leadership with greater independence and decision-making power, according to former agency heads who spoke at the recent National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) conference. As the dust settles from the latest election, industry experts predict that CMS will have an unusually strong degree of autonomy in shaping healthcare policy—a development that could significantly impact long-term care providers. A Skilled Team Leading CMS Former CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt and former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, expressed confidence…

New research published in Heart reveals a concerning trend: older adults with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who discontinue anticoagulant medication face significantly increased risks of stroke, heart attack, and death. This study challenges common assumptions about the risks and benefits of these medications and has important implications for nursing home care. The study, which analyzed data from over 20,000 UK patients aged 75 and older with Afib, found that the risk of stroke and death tripled when individuals stopped taking anticoagulants. The risk of heart attack nearly doubled. These findings underscore the critical need for careful consideration before discontinuing these life-saving…

The landscape of nursing home ownership is shifting as states increasingly scrutinize private equity involvement in healthcare. This trend emerges even as federal oversight appears to be waning, raising questions about the future of healthcare investment and its impact on resident care. Pennsylvania is the latest state to join this movement. Governor Josh Shapiro recently urged the state legislature to enact a bill requiring pre-transaction notifications for all nursing home and hospital sales, mergers, acquisitions, and bankruptcy claims. He also called for increased scrutiny of these transactions by the state’s Attorney General. Shapiro directly linked recent healthcare facility closures to…