Long-term care operators are in the business of solving problems. They make problems disappear for residents, families and the government. And let’s not forget employees.
Fall prevention program ‘LIFTs’ risk of senior falls
By
Holly Petrovich
Jun 25, 2015
A home-based fall prevention and wellness program has shown evidence of a 13% reduced risk of falls among seniors in a one-year period, while also reducing the occurrence of insurance claims, LifePlans...
Hill-Rom to buy Welch Allyn for $2.05B
Jun 24, 2015
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. said it will acquire New York-based manufactorer Welch Allyn for $2.05 billion in cash and stock.
Hawley fills new IPC position
Jun 24, 2015
IPC Healthcare, Inc. has appointed Beth Hawley, SFMH, MBA, FACHE as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, a newly created position.
Suicide prevention resource released
Jun 24, 2015
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a guide called Caring for Adult Patients with Suicide Risk: A Consensus Guide for Emergency Departments to help healthcare professionals.
Hospice provider will pay $10.1M for overcharging Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare
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Jun 22, 2015
A Florida-based non-profit hospice provider will pay more than $10.1 million for allegedly overbilling Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare, according to the terms of a settlement reached with federal authorities.
EEOC sues home for failure to comply with agreement
By
Holly Petrovich
Jun 18, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has charged a North Carolina nursing home for failing to pay a settlement to a disabled employee.
Tackling cardiovascular disease and morbidity
By
Cynthia M. Boyd, M.D., MPH, and Michael W. Rich, M.D., AGSF, FACC
Jun 17, 2015
For anyone whose career focuses on the long-term care of older adults, the place to be last month was National Harbor, MD, attending the information-rich American Geriatrics Society 2015 Annual Scientific...
NorthStar Healthcare Income buys $639M CCRC portfolio
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 17, 2015
NorthStar Healthcare Income Inc. has closed on a $639.3 million portfolio of 15 continuing care retirement communities, the company has announced.
ArjoHuntleigh Inc. partners with BAM Labs
Jun 16, 2015
ArjoHuntleigh Inc. has announced a distribution partnership with BAM Labs to provide BAM Labs Smart Bed Technology to the acute and post-acute markets.