NEW YORK: The simple view is that medicine exists to fight death and disease and that is, of course, its most basic task. Death is the enemy. But the enemy has superior forces.
Eventually, it wins. And in a war that you cannot win, you Read More »
Falls are top reason for lawsuits against skilled nursing facilities, report states
MIAMI: Resident falls continue to present the greatest risk of lawsuits to skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care providers, according to a recently released report from insurance company CNA.
Between 2012 and 2013, falls accounted for Read More »
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HUD’s senior living refi boom is over
WASHINGTON D.C.: After a blockbuster year for The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) lean mortgage insurance program in senior housing, volume fell more than 25% in fiscal year 2014, marking the end of a boom for government financing in the sector. Read More »
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Jumbo liability claims hit continuing care communities
NEW YORK: Analysts at CNA Financial Corp. say U.S. CCRC facilities seem to have suffered in a big increase in the likelihood that a resident liability claim would be an extremely costly claim.
The analysts looked at closed professional liability claims Read More »
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