Kindred may save the day for well-known LA nursing home
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2012
One of Hollywood’s most famous nursing homes has started readmitting residents, and may stay afloat due to a possible agreement with Kindred Healthcare.
Kindred posts 4Q loss, shedding dozens of facilities
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 24, 2012
As it recovers from a bruising fourth quarter, Kindred Healthcare said it would not renew seven Ventas lease bundles containing 64 facilities in 2013.
OnShift recognizes top schedulers
Feb 21, 2012
OnShift announced five winners of its first annual Scheduler of the Year Awards. The recipients exemplify “commitment, flexibility, and focus in leading the employee scheduling efforts in long-term...
Whopping Medicaid cuts to hit nursing facilities hard
Dec 01, 2011
California has managed to gain Obama administration approval to cut the state’s Medicaid program funding by $1.4 billion. Providers soon will feel the sting of 10% reimbursement cuts.
No regret shopping
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2011
Time, research spent exploring options will pay off in bathing unit and lift buys
Billion-dollar deals revealing REITs’ massive buying power
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2011
Two deals that collectively totaled more than $10 billion were announced on the same day recently, further showcasing the new found buying power of real estate investment trusts in long-term care.
Brewer wants out of Medicaid spending requirement
Feb 01, 2011
Gov. Jan Brewer (R) asked Arizona’s congressional delegation, as well as U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), to introduce legislation that would remove the spending requirement for state Medicaid...
Kindred’s 2010 earnings outlook improves
Nov 04, 2010
Kindred Healthcare Inc. has raised its earnings guidance for continuing operations for 2010.
Back from the brink
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2010
The skilled nursing sector has recovered relatively well from the economic meltdown in 2008. Still, capital is tight and economic soft spots remain
ATMOS wound therapy systems can be purchased via Direct Supply
Sep 07, 2010
Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings has announced a unique partnership with ATMOS Inc. Under the arrangement, providers can purchase (rather than rent) ATMOS negative pressure wound therapy systems....