The hospital infection therapeutics market is expected to grow to $3.6 billion by 2020, which may be good news for long-term care residents in need of treatment.
Ventas seeks nearly $200 million from prestigious law firm for bad counsel
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Haymarket Media
Aug 05, 2004
Ventas Inc. alleges healthcare real estate company Sullivan & Cromwell committed legal malpractice more than six years ago, and is seeking $186 million from the firm.
ChartWise introduces ChartWise 2.0
Feb 18, 2014
ChartWise Medical Systems Inc. has unveiled ChartWise 2.0, a new software platform that supports ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Summit Healthcare REIT buys six facilities
Nov 15, 2017
Summit Healthcare REIT Inc. bought six skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living facilities in Iowa on Nov. 8.
Kindred leaving U.S. skilled nursing business
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Nov 08, 2016
Kindred Healthcare Inc. announced plans Monday to exit the skilled nursing facility business, citing “dynamic changes” to the healthcare industry.
LTC LINK Conference showcases technology innovation
Jul 23, 2013
Innovation in healthcare may depend on the concept of “co-opetition,” i.e. cooperative competition, which is largely dormant in the long-term care market, one industry leader says. But providers...
Life Care Centers of America doubles-down on facility-based care, sells home health business for $10...
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Tim Mullaney
Jul 18, 2014
Life Care Centers of America is shedding its related home health business in a $10 million sale to LHC Group Inc., the company announced.
Silverchair Learning Systems to provide additional therapy courses
Dec 06, 2011
Silverchair Learning Systems announced it has partnered with Dynamic Learning Online Inc. Silverchair’s online Learning Management System will provide Dynamic Learning’s therapy courses, under...
Study to examine whether tech tool aids independence
Jan 13, 2009
Quinnipiac University researchers will attempt to determine whether seniors monitored by Healthsense Inc.’s wireless sensor technology can help seniors stay independent longer. The study will be...
Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained
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Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2008
Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility’s success when it comes to upgrading systems