The BIG picture: Nursing homes are not long-term care’s embarrasing relatives
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2009
When the Senate Special Committee on Aging decided to hold a hearing on future directions for long-term care, it seemed as though the nursing home industry was quickly walked down the stairs.
Healthsense raises $10 million in capital
Aug 26, 2014
Healthsense Inc. has raised $10 million in from Mansa Capital. Mansa Capital Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Ruben King-Shaw Jr., will join the Healthsense Board of Directors.
Pest control company expands in North America
May 31, 2016
The world’s largest pest control company will expand its services in North America after rebranding a recent acquisition.
Stocks of nursing home REITs drop; analysts blame investor ‘over-reaction’
Nov 17, 2011
Stocks of the real estate investment trusts that serve nursing homes have been on a downward slide since July’s announcement of a $3.87 billion cut in Medicare reimbursements.
Carlyle plans $500 million IPO for HCR ManorCare
Jun 09, 2011
The Carlyle Group, the private equity owner of HCR ManorCare, is going to take the giant nursing home and assisted living operator public with a $500 million initial public offering, according to Reuters.
Harris Healthcare acquires EHR pro
Sep 05, 2018
Harris Computer Systems has acquired Iatric Systems, a healthcare IT firm that specializes in analytics, EHR optimization and interoperability. Iatric® Systems, Inc., will become an independent business...
Microsoft wades into electronic medical records
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 08, 2007
Leapfrogging over the government and other information technology companies, Microsoft has introduced a free Web site for consumers to store and manage medical information.
FTC approves Manor Care purchase
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 16, 2007
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission gave the go-ahead for private equity firm Carlyle Group to purchase nursing home group Manor Care Inc. for $4.9 billion. Antitrust authorities said in an FTC notice that...
Economists: Medicare cuts could decrease supply of wheelchairs
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 06, 2006
When Medicare trims power-mobility benefits starting Nov. 15, wheelchair suppliers and other related services also will begin to cut back, industry analysts warn.
Report: Dual eligibles to cost more than others in drug plan
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 07, 2005
Dual eligibles will cost more than other beneficiaries for prescription drug plans participating in the new drug benefit, according to data released last month.