Providers seeking capital – and new funding options – will converge in Chicago this fall for the 23rd annual NIC National Conference.
New capital options to be unveiled at NIC conference
Jun 05, 2013
Providers seeking capital — and new funding options — will converge in Chicago later this year for the 23rd annual NIC National Conference.
Shaky economy makes planning difficult in the senior housing sector, economist says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 18, 2013
An uncertain economy is making it difficult for investors and operators to anticipate what kind of senior housing will be most in demand as baby boomers age, according to a prominent economist.
Former top Medicare official scalds long-term care leaders
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 26, 2012
Tom Scully wondered privately before his keynote address at a seniors housing and care conference last week why he was being asked to speak. Afterwards, long-term care executives in the audience were probably...
McKesson picks up PSS World Medical for $2.1 billion
Oct 30, 2012
McKesson Corp., the largest U.S. drug distributor, recently agreed to purchase PSS World Medical Inc. for about $2.1 billion. The acquisition will allow McKesson to deliver medical products to long-term...
Hospice-home health merger to affect long-term care
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2010
Developments in the hospice and home care markets may not generally catch the eyes of folks in the long-term care sphere. But that could change as a result of a recent transaction.
Research organizations team up for large-scale senior fall prevention study
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 17, 2013
Two research organizations are teaming up for a major study to reduce the number of fall-related injuries among seniors. Provider input is requested.
Rehab firm’s overbilling will cost provider $1 million-plus
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2014
The fallout from a recent spike in rehabilitation charges to government payers continued to make headlines in September. This time, a nursing home company was blamed for insufficient oversight of its contract...
Discard portable bed rails linked to long-term care deaths, CPSC warns
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 06, 2022
The Consumer Products Safety Commission is warning against the use of Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails, which are tied to the deaths of three people.
Kindred repositions services to guarantee future growth
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
Kindred Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest long-term care operators, has completed the first phase of a repositioning plan and is entering a period of growth, company leaders recently announced.