With the stakes raised for more and more admissions — and departures — communication is critical for long-term care providers looking to partner with hospitals
Sabra gains 678 new beds
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Aug 05, 2015
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. purchased four Maryland transitional care facilities for $234 million, the company announced in late June.
EEOC sues after disabled aide is dismissed
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James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is alleging that a South Carolina nursing home fired one of its licensed practical nurses due to a disability that complicated her pregnancy.
Genesis will acquire 24 SNFs in $240 million Revera deal
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Aug 05, 2015
Genesis Healthcare will acquire 24 skilled nursing facilities from Revera Inc., as part of a $240 million portfolio.
Connecting kids with seniors
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Holly Petrovich
Aug 05, 2015
After teaching kids most of her life, 101-year-old Grace Cloninger enjoyed interacting with children at her retirement community in Sacramento, CA.
FDA approves expanded label of Abilify Maintena
Aug 05, 2015
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. and Lundbeck said the FDA has approved the expanded label of Abilify Maintena® (aripiprazole) for extended-release injectable suspension.
TeamHealth acquires IPC Healthcare for $1.6 billion
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Aug 05, 2015
Physician staffing company TeamHealth will acquire post-acute care group IPC Healthcare Inc. for $1.6 billion, the companies announced Tuesday.
Jurutka named president of NIC
Aug 04, 2015
Brian Jurutka has been appointed as the president at National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Sunrise will go to trial on liability case
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Jul 30, 2015
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. will face trial on whether it can be held liable for the alleged negligence of its subsidiary.
Michigan home healthcare owners convicted in $33M Medicare fraud
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Holly Petrovich
Jul 29, 2015
Two Michigan home healthcare agency owners were convicted of various offenses for their participation in a $33 million Medicare fraud scheme, government officials announced.