LTC laundry operations handle thousands of items each week; operations have to be right-sized to protect linens and machines — and the bottom line
The road more taken
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
Conventional wisdom can be a reassuring thing. But sometimes it can be flat-out wrong. Consider 94-year-old Olga Kotelko.
Federal authorities are investigating Emeritus’ Medicaid billings, ProPublica reports
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 28, 2014
Federal investigators have been looking into Medicaid billing practices at senior living giant Emeritus Corp. for more than a year. Investigative journalism outlet ProPublica first reported the story Thursday,...
Catholic long-term care provider claims free speech violations in its full appeal against Affordable...
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 26, 2014
A Catholic long-term care provider is claiming freedom of speech and religious freedom violations in a much-anticipated legal appeal over the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate.
Bond issue closed for Terraces of Boise
Feb 04, 2014
Ziegler announced the closing of a $103.2 million unrated, fixed-rate Series 2014 Bond for Terraces of Boise.
How’s this for a change? Poll says they like you
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2014
Lost in the year-end shuffle was nursing home operators’ most optimistic story of 2013: The public has an all-time high opinion of you.
Health technology devices reach new level at CES show
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Several new health devices debuted at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including some that may help long-term care providers.
CDC outlines 2014 global health threats
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Antibiotic resistance and prescription drug abuse are among the top global threats expected in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
AbleRoad offers reviews of accessibility
Jan 22, 2014
A new website and smartphone app allows people with disabilities to find and review any public space or business location for accessibility.
DETECTO introduces wheelchair scale
Jan 22, 2014
DETECTO has introduced a wall-mount wheelchair scale with a fold-up storage design.