Ventas Inc. completed its $7.6 billion acquisition of Nationwide Health Properties on July 1, creating the largest healthcare REIT in the U.S.
Nonprofit chain finds way to make a ‘win-win’ transition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
The year 2009 was a time of transition for Peninsula United Methodist Homes. CEO Allen Johnson was retiring; a partner was needed for a project in Bethany Beach; and the financial future of the company,...
Ruling may limit arbitration agreements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
Nursing homes cannot use arbitration agreements to combat lawsuits related to residents’ care, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has ruled.
Court’s verdict on spider bite likely to bug many operators
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
The death of a nursing home resident from a spider bite is a healthcare liability claim and requires an expert report to be filed as such, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in July.
Lifestyle fixes halt dementia?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
Half of worldwide Alzheimer’s disease cases could be prevented by making healthy lifestyle changes that often are associated with preventing other chronic health conditions, researchers assert.
Dose changes may spur falls
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
Seniors have a fivefold increased risk of falling in the days right after a dosage change of certain antidepressants, a study finds.
Dementia hint: amyloid levels
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
An amyloid levels test could help physicians predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease, a study found.
Ready for any transition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
Mary Naylor, Ph.D., RN, Chairwoman, Long-Term Quality Alliance
Groups back insurance rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2011
The American Health Care Association and LeadingAge will not ask for waivers for mandated employee health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Comments for ACOs collected, fight looms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2011
With the comment period on accountable care organizations now over, stakeholders and some politicians are clear on one issue: The ACO program needs work.