New approach supports comprehensive advance care planning in nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 28, 2022
A comprehensive advance care planning model was highly rated by residents or their proxies, and linked to decreased use of antimicrobials, investigators say.
Hanger Orthopedic Group to acquire Accelerated Care Plus
Oct 29, 2010
Hanger Orthopedic Group recently announced it will acquire Accelerated Care Plus, in a deal valued at $155 million. ACP is a leading provider of integrated clinical programs for sub-acute and long-term...
‘Secret’ report alleges massive ASC fraud had 20 more co-conspirators, $20 million more in losses
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 10, 2020
One of the largest nursing home-related fraud stories of the last decade, involved the top executive of Indiana’s largest publicly owned SNF company, American Senior Communities, and four others being...
Communication and collaboration yields a reduction in behaviors
By
Janean Kinzie
Oct 25, 2021
Reducing antipsychotic medication use in long-term care residents has been a focus for both nursing home operators and practitioners for nearly 10 years since the launch of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid...
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News earns Gold again, plus 6 other ASBPE awards
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 16, 2021
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has been honored with seven top regional awards in the 2021 American Society of Business Publication Editors’ Azbee Awards.
Shore Capital sells infusion therapy company
Dec 03, 2013
Shore Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has sold its home infusion therapy portfolio company, SCP Specialty Infusion, to AxelaCare Health Solutions.
KCI markets dressing kit for diabetic wound care
Mar 10, 2009
KCI has announced the launch of its new V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing Kit. The product is designed to protect intact skin around chronic wounds.
ASC appoint Sabatine general counsel
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2023
Cate Sabatine has been appointed general counsel of American Senior Communities, Indiana’s largest senior care provider, the company announced Jan. 30.
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Mar 04, 2015
Congressional caucus to focus on family caregivers, includes AHCA … OTC medications cause of most drug-induced liver failure deaths … Nursing home aide in Maine serving 45 days for assault...
60 Seconds with … Steven Shill, CPA
Feb 05, 2017
Q: What should providers know about the new revenue recognition standard, ASC Topic 606 Revenue from Contracts and Customers?