Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC has originated $172.1 million in financing for four Brookdale Senior Living communities.
Catheter market moving toward single-use catheters and self-catheterization: report
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 08, 2013
Urinary catheters across the medical spectrum are being changed more frequently and are increasingly antimicrobial-coated in order to cut down on cost and infections, a new market study shows.
Facilities need better reviews of antibiotic use, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2013
Skilled nursing facility administrators need to do a complete review of antibiotics to better combat multi-drug resistant organisms, an infection control expert said in May.
Medicaid ‘broken,’ needs focus on fraud, Price tells lawmakers
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Mar 31, 2017
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., criticized the Medicaid program as “broken” and needing a stronger focus on fighting fraud and waste during a House subcomittee...
Court: Medicare hospice provider cap calculated improperly
Mar 04, 2010
The federal Medicare hospice provider cap is calculated in a way that is “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, and unlawful,” a federal court recently ruled.
Senior care operator, mired in bankruptcy, reaches $18.4M settlement with allegedly faulty contractor
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 03, 2018
A Texas nursing home operator mired in bankruptcy has scored a big victory in court against an alleged faulty contractor.
Researchers: Be careful with assignment of irregular shifts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2014
The children of single mothers working a nonstandard shift are more likely to engage in delinquent behaviors, according to a new analysis.
Lifts/Bathing Feature — Raising the bar
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 08, 2006
Along with expectations, the no-lift movement has raised questions for providers intent on doing the right thing.
Profile: Tim Lukenda President, CEO, Extendicare
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2009
Hockey has played a pivotal role in Tim Lukenda’s life. So it’s no surprise that the former college goaltender invokes sports to explain his role at Extendicare.
Design decisions: Rehab front and center
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Operator places rehab unit near the entrance to motivate workers, provide ease-of-use for residents and to entice prospective clients