On-site home hemodialysis in SNF reduces hospitalizations, study finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
Patients who received more frequent home hemodialysis in a skilled nursing setting were less likely to die or be hospitalized for cardiovascular reasons, a new study finds.
HUD Lean Program announces $3.6 billion in loan production
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
The Housing and Urban Development Lean mortgage insurance program, which finances seniors housing properties, closed $3.6 billion in loan volume for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30.
Executives predict uptick in M&A activity, Capital One survey finds
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
Ninety-two percent of senior living executives said merger and acquisition activity will go up over the next year, with 37% listing acquisition of existing properties as their top choice.
K4Connect announces $12 million in financing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
K4Connect has said it’s received a commitment of $12 million Series B round of funding by AXA Venture Partners.
Call activity monitor debuts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
The NC403TS Tek-CARE® Monitor has launched, letting users view calls on the Tek-CARE Network.
OnShift introduces hiring text platform
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
In order to engage job candidates and reduce no-show interviews, OnShift has introduced its Text2Hire™ platform.
New benchmarking system focuses on easy data search
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
Skilled nursing providers, for example, can use OnlyBoth to look at specific hospitals and other referral partners. They also can look at competitor nursing homes and compare across multiple facilities,...
Ask the Legal Expert about … accountable care organizations
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 22, 2018
What legal advice would you have for joining an accountable care organization or similar alliance? It seems like skilled nursing facilities are getting the short end of the stick and we’re wondering...
Study backs more training benchmarks
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 19, 2018
To assess whether an educational event works, assessors should gauge healthcare professionals handling pressure ulcers both before and after the training takes place, a new study finds.
Poor sleep and diabetes are linked to slow wound healing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 19, 2018
The latest research indicates that those with type 2 diabetes and a lack of sleep likely have bodies with weaker immune systems, making them more vulnerable to infections and a slower wound healing process.