CMS launches $840 million initiative to encourage clinician collaboration … Americans distrust medical professionals, Harvard researchers find … Future uncertain for NYC nursing home dedicated...
A small team of workers responds best in emergencies, expert says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 23, 2014
Long-term care providers should consider a “flat” crisis management approach that relies on a core group of staff members, experts advised Wednesday at the LeadingAge annual conference.
Nonprofit providers face alarming market forces, must rally, LeadingAge chairman says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2014
Nonprofit long-term care providers must work together to address alarming trends, or their market share could plummet and the sector as a whole could falter, LeadingAge Chairman David Gehm told association...
Ziegler announces closing of bond for Buckingham Senior Living
Oct 21, 2014
Ziegler has announced the closing of an $18.6 million bond for Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc. Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation, a Texas not-for-profit organization, serves as the sole corporate...
NeuroMetrix releases pain management system
Oct 21, 2014
NeuroMetrix Inc. has created the SENSUS™ Pain Management System, a wearable neurostimulation technology developed for chronic neuropathic pain, including painful diabetic neuropathy.
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies release new tools last week to help long-term care providers identify the best medication management product.
PointRight and COMS announce partnership
Oct 14, 2014
PointRight Inc. and COMS Interactive announced plans to join forces with clinical, sales and marketing resources.
Capital One Bank announces $24 million bond for Revera
Oct 14, 2014
Capital One Bank has served as purchaser and placement agent of a $24 million private taxable revenue bond to affiliates of Revera Inc.
NIC: Senior housing sets record for absorption, nursing home occupancy flat
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 14, 2014
The average occupancy rate for senior housing sailed past 90% in the third quarter, and the absorption rate set a single-quarter record, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care announced...
Extendicare agrees to historic $38 million settlement related to unnecessary therapy, worthless services...
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 14, 2014
Extendicare Health Services Inc. and its subsidiary therapy company have agreed to pay $38 million to settle therapy overbilling and quality of care whistleblower charges, federal and state authorities...