Ensign and Welltower drive long-term care to the lead in 2019 deal volume
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 26, 2020
There were more than 1,200 deals within the health services industry in 2019, and long-term care, once again, led the pack for all sectors, according to a PwC report.
PointClickCare opens fourth Canadian office
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2020
Software vendor PointClickCare has opened its fourth Canadian office, this one on Prince Edward Island. The expansion will allow the company to expand its customer support team, which works with more than...
Vincentian names Owrey CFO
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2020
Vincentian Collaborative System, a not-for-profit healthcare and human services organization, has named Dean Owrey chief financial officer. Owrey has more than 30 years’ experience in financial leadership...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, January 21
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 17, 2020
Opioids often the first prescription for musculoskeletal pain: NIH … Preparing at-risk patient’s mind and body for surgery pays off, study suggests … Walnuts may be good for the gut and heart health...
You’re not going to believe who deserves a pat on the back
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2020
Sometimes you’re right when you complain about “the man” coming after you. But sometimes credit must be given where credit is due.
New antipsychotic improves symptoms minus side effects in trial
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Antipsychotic drug lumateperone improves schizophrenia symptoms without side effects such as weight gain and metabolic disturbance.
NIC spring conference plans heating up
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 09, 2020
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will hold its annual spring conference March 4-6 in San Diego.
ROP Phase 3 Requirements: What you need to know
By
Corinne Epton, MA, MHA, CHC
Amanda Thornton, RN, MSN
Jan 09, 2020
On Nov. 28, 2019, Phase Three of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Final Requirements of Participation (ROP) for long-term care facilities went into effect. By failing to comply...
This year, stop wandering about!
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 09, 2020
If you didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions, you better be prepared to explain why.
New year brings an old, but good, reminder
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 08, 2020
If you’re not having fun at work, make it fun. Really.