ACE (Acute Care For Elders): Integrating acute, post-acute and LTC
By
James Lomastro
Jan 15, 2018
Over the last 20 years, there is a movement to assign elders to units that specifically address their need.
Gravity wins — again
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 11, 2018
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that everything happens for a reason. In my case, life’s challenges are apparently meted out by the gods for the sole purpose of entertaining...
Home-like end-of-life care
By
John Hall
Jan 08, 2018
As family and friends gather near a loved one in the closing days, a warm and comfortable environment can do wonders for soothing frayed nerves and troubled minds.
Right-sized investing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 08, 2018
The finance world will be looking for long-term care’s ‘sweet spot’ in 2018
Skilled nursing occupancy rate hits 5-year low
By
John O'Connor
Jan 08, 2018
Occupancy levels in skilled care settings dropped to a five-year low of 81.6% in the third quarter, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Humana buys Kindred to build home health inroads
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2018
Kindred Healthcare has not only slid off the skilled nursing radar, it’s also been sold — to insurer Humana Inc. and two private equity partners.
Lessons Learned: What falling out of the sky taught me
By
Martie Moore
Jan 05, 2018
Suddenly the plane dropped and items went flying, including people. We heard the strange noise again and realized that this was not normal turbulence.
Omnicare named co-employer, remains target of fair wage suit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2018
A federal court has found that Omnicare Inc. and its contractor, Act Fast Delivery, jointly employ a group of drivers under a year-old, co-employment standard.
Furniture company acquired
Jan 03, 2018
GF Health Products Inc. has bought Intensa Inc., a manufacturer of medical/laboratory seating, casework, furniture and equipment.
CPAP company bought
Jan 03, 2018
DW Healthcare Partners has financed its acquisition of SoClean Inc. with a $60 million senior credit line through White Oak Healthcare Finance, the firm said.