Technology award winners raise bar for third annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Compelling stories of improved resident engagement is how some winners of the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards caught the eyes of our independent panel of judges.
The secret to success sits in dining services
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2014
By the end of the day Tuesday, after a week full of educational sessions, it took a lot to break through the clutter in my brain. That moment happened when Kyle Henderson made a slightly throw-away comment...
Relias Learning expands presence
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Relias Learning announced second quarter results for 2014 that reflected its expansion into new markets.
Where my ladies at?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
If you went to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care conference for the first time three years ago, as I did, you’d be forgiven for recognizing its importance, but agreeing with...
Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
Jewish Home Lifecare named Innovator of the Year
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 30, 2014
Jewish Home Lifecare won the top award in the Innovator of the Year category in the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition.
NIH announces $10M in funding to look at gender differences in clinical studies
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 24, 2014
The National Institutes of Health is releasing $10.1 million in supplemental funding for healthcare grant recipients to explore gender differences in their research. Men are overrepresented in studies,...
AL operators accused of withholding $2M in unpaid overtime, minimum wages
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Four California assisted living operators are facing eight felony charges related to wage theft, tax and insurance violations, according to local reports.
Reducing emotion in long-term care
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 14, 2014
Long-term care may be a calling, but it’s still a job, and it’s an industry that would be served by a reduction of emotion. That’s especially true when discussing the government, which...
Wound case to end with a $280M deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
Kinetic Concepts Inc. will make $280 million in payments over three years to Wake Forest University Health Services in a legal settlement.