Seniors housing pipeline ’emptying out’ as construction slows, NIC says
Sep 30, 2009
Construction activity in the seniors housing and care sector has slowed significantly over the last two years, due largely to the overall economic recession, according to a new report. “The 2009...
McKnight’s Newsmaker Videos: Kramer, Hargrave offer outlook on seniors housing
Sep 29, 2009
Robert Kramer, president of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry, and Michael Hargrave, vice president of the NIC MAP service, announce ground-breaking programs and...
Pritzker: We’re in the people business
Sep 25, 2009
Execution is becoming an increasingly important aspect of running a successful senior living business, according to Penny Pritzker, chairwoman and founder of Classic Residence by Hyatt.
The impact of MDS 3.0 on long-term care software systems
By
John LoConte
Sep 24, 2009
Several long-term care facilities will have to change their software to accommodate the upcoming MDS 3.0. Finding a “match” in regards to software and developer are essential.
Success in hard times the focus of top seniors housing and care investment conference
Sep 17, 2009
Well-known economist and humorist Ben Stein and Penny Pritzker, the CEO of Pritzker Realty Group and founder of Classic Residence by Hyatt, will deliver keynote addresses at the 19th annual conference...
Sun lowers earnings forecast for 2009
Sep 10, 2009
Sun Healthcare Group Inc. has altered its earnings forecast downward for 2009 as a result of the estimated impact of changes to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.
Ventas awarded more than $100 million in lawsuit against HCP
Sep 08, 2009
A jury in Kentucky has awarded Ventas Inc. approximately $101 million in a lawsuit against HCP Inc. Ventas accused of HCP of interfering with its acquisition of Sunrise Senior Living Real Estate Investment...
Robot caregivers for elderly could debut in three years
Sep 04, 2009
Robot helpers for the elderly could be available in as little as three years, recent reports from the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest.
Pfizer to pay record $2.3 billion for promoting drugs unlawfully
Sep 03, 2009
Pfizer Inc., the largest drug maker in the world, will pay a record $2.3 billion in criminal and civil fines over illegal promotions of four prescription drugs.
Experienced direct-care nurses respond positively to retention initiatives, study finds
Sep 02, 2009
A number of different trial programs conducted around the country have proven successful at retaining experienced direct-care nurses, according to a new study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.