Every once in a while it’s nice to toot your own horn, so to speak. McKnight’s took that liberty today, announcing that we won a record seven awards in a contest sponsored by the American Society of...
Nursing home stocks rally in wake of Medicare reduction proposal
May 05, 2009
Nursing home operators may be lamenting the government’s proposed Medicare payment cuts, but the stock market has reacted differently. Shares of several publicly traded long-term care chains spiked...
Simponi approved for rheumatoid arthritis
May 04, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has approved rheumatoid arthritis drug golimumab. The product is marketed by Pennsylvania-based Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. and will be sold under the name Simponi. The...
On the economic front, signs that the worst may be over
Apr 28, 2009
We are finally seeing signs that our moribund economy might be starting to heal. This month, consumer confidence jumped more than forecast, stocks rose, mortgage rates dropped and Americans indicated more...
Pressure ulcers require seamless treatment plan throughout care continuum
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Apr 21, 2009
Caregivers should adhere to an individualized care plan for patients with pressure ulcers as they move through the continuum of care.
NIC to offer occupancy and rate information for the top 100 metro markets
Apr 21, 2009
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) announced that it will expand its database of supply and demand data to the top 100 metropolitan markets in June. The MAP service...
Senate Finance Committee meets with long-term care, other healthcare industry representatives today
Apr 21, 2009
Lawmakers in Washington returned to work this week after the spring recess, and they are wasting no time in resuming the debate over healthcare reform. The Senate Finance Committee is meeting today to...
KCI and Carroll partner to help reduce pressure ulcers and falls
Apr 14, 2009
Kinetic Concepts Inc. recently announced a partnership with Carroll Hospital Group Inc., designed to improve the overall safety of patients. The pact will combine Carroll’s Spirit Select medical-surgical...
Tech team wanted: electronic health records involve change and require practice
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2009
If you are working to create an electronic health record, there is no room for solo acts. Who should get involved? Anyone in the resident care process
The BIG picture: Nursing homes are not long-term care’s embarrasing relatives
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2009
When the Senate Special Committee on Aging decided to hold a hearing on future directions for long-term care, it seemed as though the nursing home industry was quickly walked down the stairs.