McKnight’s attended AHCA’s annual conference in Long Beach, CA, this week. Mark Parkinson, the incoming CEO and president of the American Health Care Association, spoke to McKnight’s...
Pfizer recalls cholesterol-fighting drug Lipitor
Oct 08, 2010
Pfizer Inc. announced it has recalled 191,000 bottles of its top-selling drug Lipitor. The medication is used to fight cholesterol. Pfizer launched the recall following reports that a musty odor was coming...
Speaker at Medline-sponsored event: new survey process can help improve care
Oct 08, 2010
The new survey process can be a “win-win” that leads to better care in nursing homes. So claimed Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson, who is the incoming president of the American Health Care Association...
Product helps operators become more savvy capital buyers
Oct 08, 2010
NIC Investment Guide 2010: Investing in Seniors Housing & Care Properties serves as a primer for understanding the seniors housing and care property sector. The Investment Guide covers the investment characteristics...
McKnight’s Newsmaker videos examine capital market, economy and new products
Oct 05, 2010
Recent McKnight’s Newsmaker videos reveal insider takes on capital availability, how the coming elections may affect healthcare reform, and more. The videos were shot at the recent National Investment...
DM Systems introduces Heelift AFO
Oct 05, 2010
Heelift AFO is the newest offering from DM Systems Inc. The product features a semi-rigid polypropylene brace, which is positioned to provide safe ankle and foot support. Its soft foam helps prevents injury...
Ventas to buy real estate interests in 58 Sunrise Senior Living communities
Oct 05, 2010
Real estate investment trust (REIT) Ventas Inc. on Monday said it is acquiring the real estate interests in 58 private senior living communities from Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
Profile: Christopher Christensen – It’s not business as usual
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
Christopher Christensen, President and CEO, The Ensign Group Inc.
Illinois: New reforms present Catch-22 situation
Oct 01, 2010
Recently passed nursing home reform laws in Illinois will require facilities to increase the number of staff. It’s a requirement many in the nursing home industry are calling a Catch-22.
A new kind of rest home: relaxing in the dementia ward
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
A new dementia unit at a CCRC in Massachusetts has helped residents feel more relaxed and at home in their surroundings