Seven Republican Senators have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to withdraw a proposed regulation creating accountable care organizations, according to a letter released Tuesday.
Federal funding for age-related diseases and illnesses is declining, report finds
May 24, 2011
One of the realities of the national budget crisis is that government funding for age-related health conditions — particularly Alzheimer’s — is drying up, says a new report from the Alzheimer’s...
Tales from the front: We left the paper trail to gain happier, more productive employees
May 23, 2011
As a Human Resources pro, Traci Hawkins is no stranger to the paperwork headaches that typically accompany staff management.
Federal appeals court upholds $101 million Ventas verdict
May 19, 2011
A federal appeals court in Louisville has upheld a $101 million damages award in favor of the real estate investment trust Ventas in its lawsuit against HCP Inc.
NIC/RCA partnership expected to create better market data
May 18, 2011
A new agreement between the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry and Real Capital Analytics will bring better real estate-related data to operators, according to both partners....
Medline recognizes three vendors
May 18, 2011
Medline Industries Inc. announced three winners at its 2010 Preferred Vendor Recognition Awards ceremony. Sales merit awards went to Link Medical and Covidien Kendall, while Rice Lake Weighing Systems...
Benefits of an automated human resources tool the focus of McKnight’s free webcast
May 17, 2011
Human resources functions can be some of the most challenging areas to administer in a long-term care facility, but some operators have found a high-quality solution. An automated HRMS solution is their...
AHCA names Myers new VP of policy and government relations
May 17, 2011
Capitol Hill veteran Jeff Myers is the American Health Care Association’s new go-to government relations’ lobbyist, the organization announced Monday.
Long-term care struggling to hold onto employees, expert explains
May 12, 2011
A year after healthcare reform became law, finding and keeping good industry employees continues to be a massive challenge, especially in long-term care, an expert in healthcare recruitment and retention...
Design of the times
By
Julie Williamson
May 02, 2011
When building new isn’t an option, renovation is the route that most operators take to upgrade their facilities. Even small projects can make big differences.