Biodex Medical Systems Inc. has launched the Sit2Stand Trainer, part of its Mobility Enhancement family of devices.
Reflections after an LTC and senior living summit
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Feb 17, 2015
Last week, I delivered a keynote address on “Identifying and Repairing Communication Gaps in LTC” at an LTC and Senior Living Summit. It was a fascinating, energizing event, and not just because...
Pivotal hearing on ICD-10 implementation today: Time to join ‘the rest of the world’
By
John Hall
Feb 11, 2015
Payors, clinicians, suppliers and other staunch advocates of long-awaited ICD-10 codes will urge a House panel today to keep pushing its planned October 1 implementation date.
EHOB launches heel protector
Feb 11, 2015
EHOB Inc. has released a heel protector that can prevent lower extremity pressure ulcers.
Unidine acquires FAME Food Management
Feb 11, 2015
Unidine Corporation has bought Boston-based FAME Food Management Inc. for an undisclosed sum.
Lessons from increasing medical claims
By
Cameron Keir
Feb 09, 2015
As more staff become active in reporting work-related injuries, medical claim costs can hurt company’s bottom line.
NH nursing home owners fighting back against cuts
By
John Hall
Feb 05, 2015
New Hampshire’s nursing homes, which have been on the block since 2015 dawned for a potential $7 million payment cut, are now fighting back.
Forum choice not integral to arbitration contract, judge says
By
John Hall
Feb 04, 2015
In a victory for a Georgia nursing home, a listed forum for arbitration was not an integral part of the document signed by a resident’s mother, a federal judge has ruled.
Genesis closes Skilled Healthcare purchase
Feb 03, 2015
Genesis HealthCare completed the acquisition of Skilled Healthcare Group on Monday. The combined company will have a new NYSE ticker symbol (GEN) and operate under the name Genesis Healthcare Inc.
Addressing residents’ deepest fear
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Feb 03, 2015
If we address new residents’ hidden concerns, we can better show them we understand and care about how they feel. We can enhance their experiences upon entering our organizations and can market our...