Beverly board entertaining offers for company after declaring open auction
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Haymarket Media
Mar 23, 2005
Leaders of Beverly Enterprises Inc. said Tuesday they were putting the company up for auction, switching strategies in an effort to win a planned proxy battle at their April annual meeting.
Parkinson’s treatment approved
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 28, 2018
The Food and Drug Administration has approved INBRIJA™ for intermittent treatment of OFF episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease treated with carbidopa/levodopa, Acorda Therapeutics Inc. announced....
Harris Healthcare acquires EHR pro
Sep 05, 2018
Harris Computer Systems has acquired Iatric Systems, a healthcare IT firm that specializes in analytics, EHR optimization and interoperability. Iatric® Systems, Inc., will become an independent business...
Learn how to drive referrals with on-site hemodialysis during May 16 webinar
May 01, 2017
Providers will learn how implementing an on-site hemodialysis program can help boost referrals and create a unique competitive advantage during a May 16 webinar.
Learn how to handle bullying in LTC during McKnight’s Fall Online Expo
Sep 12, 2016
Bullying among residents of long-term care and skilled nursing facilities creates a multitude of problems, but is largely underreported. Attendees of a webinar during McKnight’s Fall Online Expo...
Pest control company expands in North America
May 31, 2016
The world’s largest pest control company will expand its services in North America after rebranding a recent acquisition.
Healthsense raises $10 million in capital
Aug 26, 2014
Healthsense Inc. has raised $10 million in from Mansa Capital. Mansa Capital Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer Ruben King-Shaw Jr., will join the Healthsense Board of Directors.
Stocks of nursing home REITs drop; analysts blame investor ‘over-reaction’
Nov 17, 2011
Stocks of the real estate investment trusts that serve nursing homes have been on a downward slide since July’s announcement of a $3.87 billion cut in Medicare reimbursements.
Carlyle plans $500 million IPO for HCR ManorCare
Jun 09, 2011
The Carlyle Group, the private equity owner of HCR ManorCare, is going to take the giant nursing home and assisted living operator public with a $500 million initial public offering, according to Reuters.
Microsoft wades into electronic medical records
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Haymarket Media
Oct 08, 2007
Leapfrogging over the government and other information technology companies, Microsoft has introduced a free Web site for consumers to store and manage medical information.