Omnicare Inc. will need more than an elegant theory if it hopes to gain an antitrust ruling against UnitedHealth Group, an appellate court in Chicago recently ruled.
Two major chains anticipate strong earnings during 2011
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2011
Two skilled nursing companies maintained strong earnings outlooks for 2011, citing the new Medicare payment system and overall business growth.
Intermec to acquire Vocollect
Jan 18, 2011
Intermec Inc. will purchase Vocollect Inc. for $190 million, both firms announced. Vocollect makes AccuNurse, a voice activated software solution in the long-term care sector. Pending regulatory approval,...
Real estate investment trust purchases HCR for $6.1 bln
By
Liza Berger
Jan 03, 2011
HCP Inc., a real estate investment trust, has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of HCR ManorCare Inc. for $6.1 billion from The Carlyle Group, a private investment firm.
Clearer package info helps care delivery
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2011
Nurses using wound care dressings with educational instructions attached to the outer package are 88% more likely to apply the products correctly than nurses who used the dressings in a traditional package,...
The design dilemma
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2011
As facilities consider whether to go hospitality or homelike, many are doing a little bit of both. The effect can be comfortable spaces with a touch of luxury
How to do it… Finance
Jan 03, 2011
Asking for a loan obviously is easier when one has an unblemished record. But what about the provider that has, for one reason or another, lost some of its leverage? There are still possibilities for how...
HCP buys HCR ManorCare for $6.1 billion
Dec 15, 2010
Real estate investment trust HCP Inc. is purchasing the real estate assets of HCR ManorCare from The Carlyle Group, a private-equity firm, for $6.1 billion. The transaction is the largest U.S. REIT deal...
Study ranks Americans’ readiness for retirement
Dec 15, 2010
Who’s ready for retirement? Try those living in Minneapolis, Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Nashville. Who’s not? Denizens of Orlando, Indianapolis and Los Angeles.
CEO sees innovation as key
Dec 07, 2010
A soft economy and increasing regulatory burdens are making it harder for vendors to compete. According to Kinetic Concepts Inc. President and CEO Catherine M. Burzik, product makers will need to put more...