New developments buffeting wound company acquisition
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
Apax Partners’ planned $6.3 billion leveraged buyout of wound firm Kinetic Concepts Inc. hit another bump at press time. The latest challenge: a debt crisis in Europe is causing havoc with credit...
Sky’s falling? No biggie
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
When I joined this magazine 21 years ago, one of my first assignments was to cover a state convention. It was a real eye-opener.
Omnicare: New rules are not likely to harm the business
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
The nation’s largest institutional pharmacy vendor does not expect proposed drug handling rules to adversely affect its business, even though they likely will increase drug-delivery costs.
Mariner settles multimillion kickback case
Oct 27, 2011
Maryland and North Carolina are among several states set to receive a portion of the settlement stemming from a nursing home company kickback case.
Study: Growing population of cancer survivors means more preparation needed by providers
Oct 10, 2011
The number of cancer survivors over the age of 65 is expected to increase by about 42% over the next 10 years, which could present new challenges to the healthcare community, study results show.
ReGear Life Services, Inc.
Oct 06, 2011
ReGear Life Sciences, Inc. manufactures a portable diathermy system, ReBound, that weighs just under 4 pounds. ReBound uses patented anatomically specific treatment garments, to safely deliver soothing...
PointRight, Inc. — Booth 2324
Oct 06, 2011
PointRight is an industry leader in providing data-driven analytics and decision support services to long term care, assisted living and insurance carriers. Our Web-based services measure risk, quality...
Vancare, Inc. — Booth 1849
Oct 06, 2011
Vancare has been recognized as a leading manufacturer of mobile floor lifts in the US for over 20 years. With this new website, products and marketing material, Vancare is preparing for growth in the next...
Optimus EMR, Inc. — Booth 808
Oct 06, 2011
Optimus EMR, Inc. is the leading EHR based on functionality and interoperability. Recently added a full billing and financial system. Some features include Automated MDS 3.0, CPOE/eMAR, therapy, physician...
Space Tables, Inc. — Booth 1443
Oct 06, 2011
Space Tables presents our comprehensive line of height-adjustable tables for long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, rehab centers or wherever the need exists for alternate height tables.