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
By
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.
Life Care Centers of America doubles-down on facility-based care, sells home health business for $10...
By
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...
‘Hard to imagine occupancy fully recovers’ before hospital volumes: CareTrust execs
By
Danielle Brown
May 10, 2021
A rebound in skilled nursing occupancy will likely come, but only after patient volumes in hospitals return back to normal, according to CareTrust REIT executives.
New stability cane has built-in light
May 27, 2014
Technical Vision Inc. has targeted the long-term care market for My Mobile Light, a new stability cane that has a built-in LED light.
Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2008
Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility’s success when it comes to upgrading systems
Pill Timer helps residents take meds when needed
Sep 14, 2010
Rexam and Med Time Technology, Inc. jointly unveiled “The Pill Timer.” The product lets providers and others program audio and visual alerts to help people properly take their prescription...
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