Michigan
Provider downsizing halted amid state ombudsman concerns over moving frail residents
February 22, 2018A 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
February 21, 2018Michigan is laying the groundwork to privatize its $2.8 billion Medicaid nursing home and long-term care services.
Improving resident safety and efficiency
July 28, 2014Families 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 as possible.
Supreme Court declines Extendicare's appeal to review arbitration case
July 03, 2014The 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
July 01, 2014Housing & 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, North Carolina and Texas.
Federal appeals court upholds Affordable Care Act challenge
June 30, 2011A 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 ruling that Congress can mandate Americans to purchase health insurance.
Hospitals with dedicated ERs for seniors look to improve care and prevent readmissions
October 27, 2010Hospitals 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 hospitals have found that senior ERs lower costs by preventing readmissions.
