Private equity firms continue to wheel and deal in the long-term care sector.
A joint venture of Formation Capital LLC and JER Partners last month announced the purchase of Genesis HealthCare Corp., the...
Profile: George Hager CEO, Genesis HealthCare Corp.
By
Liza Berger
Mar 01, 2009
George Hager just may be the Ben Roethlisberger of Genesis HealthCare Corp.
Profile — Going the distance: Arnold Whitman, CEO, Formation Capital
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
The Big Sur International Marathon is no jog in the park. The 26.2-mile course along the central California coast includes a fierce headwind, a two-mile climb up Hurricane Point, changing weather patterns...
Operators are getting hip to short-stay rehab opportunity
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2006
Nursing home chains are beginning to tap into a new revenue stream through their therapy divisions: short-term stay units.
Execs: Private equity views resident care as a priority
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2007
Skilled nursing leaders defended their care practices in the wake of a New York Times story blasting private equity firms that have recently bought facilities.
Manor Care going private in mammoth $6.3 billion deal
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Continuing a trend among major long-term care players, Manor Care Inc. has opted to sell itself to a privately held company.
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.
Rehabilitation Feature — Beefing up LTC
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Therapy is big business today. Facilities can benefit by keeping an eye on the competition, while finding a market niche.
Lifts Feature: Ready for lift-off
By
Liza Berger
Oct 12, 2005
New knowledge of lifting injuries is propelling the safe patient- handling market to new offerings, training and accessories
Lifts/Bathing Feature: Thinking BIG
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2006
Nursing homes are bracing for a new population: the morbidly obese. Heftier equipment is just the beginning of their caregiving needs