The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health recently announced a public health action plan targeted at antimicrobial resistance.
Memory care facilities purchased
May 25, 2016
National Health Investors Inc. has exercised its purchase option to acquire five assisted living and memory care facilities owned and operated by Bickford Senior Living for $87.5 million.
Investment firm adds Ventas shares
May 25, 2016
Pettyjohn Wood White Inc added 19,765 additional shares in Ventas during the most recent quarter end, the firm said in a disclosure report filed with the SEC this month.
Care transition company acquired
Apr 19, 2016
Cardinal Health’s naviHealth Inc. has announced plans to buy Curaspan Health Group. The deal is expected to close by the end of June.
New foot waffle provides comfort, pain relief
May 16, 2012
EHOB Inc. has released its Foot Waffle. The heel elevator helps provide comfort and pain relief to residents with pressure ulcers,according to the firm. Its sloped design mirrors the natural shape of the...
Kindred, RehabCare settle False Claims allegations for $125 million
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Jan 13, 2016
Kindred Healthcare Inc. and its subsidiary RehabCare Group Inc. have agreed to pay $125 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit on Medicare therapy claim overbilling.
Ventas hikes NOI estimate
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 02, 2013
Ventas Inc. anticipates $386 million in 2012 net operating income after management fees from its private-pay senior housing communities managed by Atria Senior Living Inc. and Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
Eight SNFs purchased for $118.5 M
Apr 12, 2016
National Health Investors Inc. has purchased eight skilled nursing facilities in Texas for $118.5 million.
Jeron Electronic Systems moves
Sep 29, 2015
Jeron Electronics Systems, which makes the Provider® Nurse Call platforms, has moved to Niles, IL, from nearby Chicago.
Vigilan acquired by RealPage
Jan 18, 2012
Software manufacturer Vigilan was recently acquired by RealPage Inc. for $5 million, both companies announced. Vigilan’s software suite helps operators manage care, labor and billing. “We are...