Nursing home settles transgender discrimination case
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Sep 11, 2015
An Alabama nursing home has settled a discrimination complaint after it allegedly fired a transgender woman, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
PointClickCare prepares to go public
Sep 09, 2015
PointClickCare has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and preliminary prospectus with regulatory authorities in Canada.
HandyCase allows easier swiping
Sep 09, 2015
The new HandyCase attaches to the back of a mobile device and allows users to see their hands through the screen.
SwimEx Inc. rebrands
Sep 09, 2015
SwimEx Inc. has launched a new website, logo and tagline, called “Life in Motion.”
Ask the Payment Expert about … expedited review
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Patricia Boyer
Sep 04, 2015
The expedited review process was developed so a resident could quickly appeal the process if he or she disagreed when a facility decided that a resident is no longer covered under skilled services.
Granite acquires $90 million portfolio of newer buildings
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Sep 04, 2015
Granite Investment Group acquired a $90.1 million portfolio of five South Texas skilled nursing facilities in mid-July. The acquisition, which was completed through two off-market transactions, brings...
‘Birdman’ flies in Fairfax
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Holly Petrovich
Sep 04, 2015
The Fairfax, a Sunrise Senior Living military community, was named the first senior community certified as a wildlife sanctuary last October, thanks to resident and retired Navy Captain James Harkin.
Lifting the spirits
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Holly Petrovich
Sep 04, 2015
With resident choice and person-centered care on the rise, some rules and procedures should remain non-negotiable when it comes to lifting, bathing processes
How to do it… EMR and billing integration
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John Hall
Sep 04, 2015
Over the years, providers have tried every trick in the book to get electronic medical records and billing systems to mesh. This is not a project for the faint of heart. But diligent homework and a reliable...
State News for September 2015
Sep 04, 2015
MINNESOTA — Differences in the quality of life between white and minority nursing home residents are emerging as more people of color move into long-term care, a new study has found.