I had the good fortune to speak with two uniquely qualified insiders during the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference.
Top-of-the-line living: amenities and comforts for long-term care living
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2010
The only CCRC in Nassau County, New York, has numerous amenities and comfortable public spaces for residents
GPOs gaining ground: Using group purchasing organizations to your advantage
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2010
As cost pressures bear down on providers, more are forging relationships with group purchasing organizations. The result can be a ‘win-win’ situation
How to do it… Wound care
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
A key facet of successfully treating wounds is documenting them appropriately, particularly when it comes hard-to-heal areas.
How to do it… Wound care documentation
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
A key facet of successfully treating wounds is documenting them appropriately, particularly when it comes hard-to-heal areas. Experts advise here how to put yourself in position for good outcomes—and...
Intelligent InSites Selected as Mobile Health Expo 2010 award winner
Oct 29, 2010
Intelligent InSites Inc. was recognized during the Mobile Health Expo 2010 for “Outstanding Contribution to the Growth and Success of Management of the Healthcare Industry using Mobile Health Technology.”...
Report offers latest industry-performance information
Oct 29, 2010
NIC MAP announced that third-quarter reports detailing seniors housing and care industry performance indicators are now available. Data has been collected and analyzed on more than 12,300 seniors housing...
Care2Learn to showcase latest options
Oct 26, 2010
Care2Learn Inc. will showcase its latest online learning options at next week’s AAHSA show in Los Angeles. Attendees can stop by booth 2113 to learn more about its latest continuing education and...
Ventas signs deal to acquire Atria Senior Living for $3.1 billion
Oct 25, 2010
Ventas Inc. announced its agreement to purchase Atria Senior Living Group—the fourth-largest assisted living property operator in the United States—for $3.1 billion.
Health insurer proposes plan for dual eligibles
Oct 18, 2010
Enrolling those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid in managed-care plans could save the United States up to $1.62 trillion over the next 25 years, according to health insurance giant UnitedHealth...