CMS names 5 new triggers that lead to extra surveys
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has revised the criteria that require states to conduct the specific surveys, the agency noted in a memo to state survey agencies Jan. 4.
Sorting out the antipsychotic quality measures
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 05, 2013
While antipsychotic measurements can vary, providers must carefully and thoroughly examine all antipsychotic medication use in their facility.
Omnicare continues spree, buys hospice pharmaceutical player for $269 million
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 13, 2005
Long-term care pharmacy giant Omnicare Inc., fresh off its acquisition of NeighborCare Inc., returned to the hunt. It said Monday it agreed to purchase excelleRx Inc., a provider of pharmaceutical care...
Beverly sale to Fillmore sails by in Tuesday’s shareholder vote
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 15, 2006
Beverly Enterprises Inc. shareholders voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve the sale of the company to privately held Pearl Senior Care Inc., an affiliate of Fillmore Capital Partners LLC.
Real estate investment trust purchases HCR for $6.1 bln
By
Liza Berger
Jan 03, 2011
HCP Inc., a real estate investment trust, has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of HCR ManorCare Inc. for $6.1 billion from The Carlyle Group, a private investment firm.
‘A long time coming’: LTC infection preventionists get new certification option
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Apr 27, 2022
A new opportunity to receive industry-specific IPC board certification is a much-needed chance for LTC workers to build and show their niche expertise, experts say.
Gentiva to acquire hospice provider Odyssey for $1 billion
May 25, 2010
Home health and hospice provider Gentiva Health Services Inc. plans to acquire hospice provider Odyssey HealthCare Inc. in a transaction valued at more than $1 billion.
Global enteric feeding devices market to grow
Nov 04, 2015
The global enteric feeding devices market is expected to grow more than 6% between 2013 and 2019, a new report finds.
Long-term care staffing company files bankruptcy
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 04, 2004
A staffing company that serves nursing homes and home health agencies, Intrepid U.S.A., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
BusinessBriefs June 2014
Jun 01, 2014
» Four bidders have emerged as finalists to buy Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II Inc., in a transaction that could value the company at more than $3.6 billion.