When it comes to protecting information technology, asset management is not an optional task, technology experts say
A marriage of convenience
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 01, 2007
Florida community combines amenities with functionality, allowing residents to shelter-in-place, if necessary, in a comfortable setting
Execs: Private equity views resident care as a priority
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2007
Skilled nursing leaders defended their care practices in the wake of a New York Times story blasting private equity firms that have recently bought facilities.
Court must reconsider arbitration provision agreement
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 21, 2007
Battles among family members and providers over the validity of arbitration agreements continue to flare around the country. One Tennessee case this month, for example, was tossed back to the trial court...
Controversial Manor Care sale moves forward
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 19, 2007
Despite concerns of lawmakers over private equity’s effect on long-term care, the sale of the largest nursing home chain in the country to a private-equity firm appears to be going ahead as planned...
FDA revises warnings for anemia drugs
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Haymarket Media
Nov 12, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration recently revised boxed warnings and other labeling changes for drugs that treat certain types of anemia.
Department of Justice investigates Omnnicare
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 08, 2007
The nation’s biggest provider of pharmaceuticals to long-term care facilities is under investigation for possibly steering some Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in certain Medicare prescription drug...
Healing power
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2007
Product innovations, combined with tried-and-true methods, are a winning formula for skin and pressure ulcer care.
Sunrise shareholders show disapproval at meeting
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 29, 2007
Sunrise Senior Living Inc.’s recent shareholder meeting revealed stockholders’ desire for more corporate governance.
Lawmakers investigate five private equity firms
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 22, 2007
Senior members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
began their probe into private equity firms’ effect on long-term care, sending letters with inquiries to five firms.