SNF resident charged with murder in fellow resident’s death
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Aug 30, 2017
A North Carolina nursing home resident has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally beating his roommate.
Monitoring devices for IVs
Aug 29, 2017
ivWatch LLC, which offers continuous monitoring devices for the early detection of peripheral IV infiltrations, has been awarded an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient Inc.
New documentation released
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 29, 2017
Innovaccer Inc. has launched its Clinical Documentation Improvement Solution specific for healthcare organizations.
Nurse call solution for SNFs debuts
Aug 29, 2017
Rauland, a division of AMETEK Inc., has launched the Responder® 5000, an advanced nurse call system.
Capital One announces $16.3 million SNF loan
Aug 29, 2017
Capital One announced a $16.3 million loan to PruittHealth for three skilled nursing facilities and an ICF-MR (Intermediate Care Facility for those with mental retardation) in Georgia, along with a SNF...
Kurfees joins Relias
Aug 29, 2017
James Kurfees has joined Relias Learning as the vice president of Information Technology.
You’re not too busy to know this CMS news is good news
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James M. Berklan
Aug 24, 2017
It’s nice to have friends in high places. Even better if she speaks of clearing regulatory clutter.
The cheese has moved … will Sniff find it?
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Steven Littlehale
Aug 23, 2017
Imagine my surprise when several people came bearing the shocking news that “the MDS will not matter anymore” and that RCS-1 is “the end of the MDS.” Wait, what? Not on your life!
LifePlans to be acquired
Aug 22, 2017
LTCG, a company that specializes in business processing outsourcing for long-term care insurance, announced this week that it will buy LifePlans Inc., a risk management company for insurers. The acquisition...
Berkadia announces $221 million in Brookdale financing
Aug 22, 2017
Berkadia announced it had closed $221 million in financing for Brookdale Senior Living Inc. on July 11.