Oxford Finance LLC announced the closing of a $96 million term loan to an affiliate of Summit Healthcare REIT Inc.
PDPM: Here’s what you really need to know
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2019
The federal government is promoting its updated Medicare payment system as a change that will ensure two benefits. The first is better care. The second is reduced costs. Anyone who thinks those two goals...
Monet embraced change, have you?
By
Steven Littlehale
Apr 12, 2019
It’s a wild time in long-term care — and a good time to embrace change.
Managing a Legionnaires’ outbreak
By
Tim Keane
Apr 10, 2019
The CDC Legionella Environmental Health group may have some confusion on the definition of effective public health policy. The best type of effective public health policy should be the greatest public...
Safe bed partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
RCare Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with upBed, maker of a wearable bed exit solution for fall prevention.
Benefits of acknowledging success
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 09, 2019
Dealing with extensive regulations, reimbursement challenges, elaborate documentation requirements and a punitive environment can erode the joy of helping elders. Acclamation for accomplishments, on the...
Always nice to see some positive news for SNFs coming out of academia
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 09, 2019
Sometimes, it’s easy to get the impression that academics are trying heap things upon the skilled care sector.
What the VA is doing to our veterans is an absolute disgrace
By
John O'Connor
Apr 08, 2019
For the life of me, I can’t understand why there are not people protesting at the Department of Veterans Affairs office right now.
WellSky continues to grow, purchasing HCS for ‘width’
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2019
WellSky bought Health Care Software Inc. last month, reflecting the Midwestern technology company’s drive to build in the post-acute care sphere.
KKR closes BrightSpring acquisition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2019
Investment firm KKR closed its purchase of BrightSpring Health Services on March 5.