Nursing homes more prepared for the coronavirus than for H1N1: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2020
Despite the COVID-19 troubles currently facing eldercare facilities, things could have been much worse for some, a Michigan survey suggests.
Provider downsizing halted amid state ombudsman concerns over moving frail residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 22, 2018
A plan to downsize a Michigan nursing home that led to public outcry is on hold, according to the facility’s CEO.
Michigan inching toward privatization of long-term care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 21, 2018
Michigan is laying the groundwork to privatize its $2.8 billion Medicaid nursing home and long-term care services.
Improving resident safety and efficiency
By
Bev Ripley
Jul 28, 2014
Families trust us to keep their loved ones safe and to provide top-quality care. Some days are more hectic than others, and on those chaotic days, the Real-Time Locating System helps us function efficiently...
Supreme Court declines Extendicare’s appeal to review arbitration case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 03, 2014
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a petition from Extendicare Homes to review a conflict over an arbitration agreement and wrongful death lawsuit.
Housing & Healthcare Finance advises on $940M loan for Deutsche Bank
Jul 01, 2014
Housing & Healthcare Finance has advised on a $940 million loan for Deutsche Bank involving 167 skilled nursing facilities in 19 states, with significant concentrations in Colorado, Maryland, Michigan,...
Federal appeals court upholds Affordable Care Act challenge
Jun 30, 2011
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati upheld President Obama’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Wednesday. The circuit court affirmed a Michigan federal judge’s previous...
Hospitals with dedicated ERs for seniors look to improve care and prevent readmissions
Oct 27, 2010
Hospitals in Southeast Michigan have been rolling out new emergency rooms catering exclusively to older adults. Built partly in anticipation of a ballooning senior citizen population in coming years, these...