Mergers/acquisitions

President Trump Announces New Pandemic-Related Measures To Protect Seniors

In a statement issued April 30th, President Trump reiterated his support for the nation's seniors and announced new COVID-related protection measures. Read More »

Top 4 Ways Senior Care Facilities Can Invest in Their New Hires

Investing in new hires can be expensive and time-consuming, and employee turnover can become a major expense. Read More »

Humana joins the Kindred buyers’ table

The Kentucky insurer is the latest to buy a piece of Kindred, and the deal could have significant impacts on Humana’s competitive edge in seniors’ at-home care. Read More »

Generali Global Assistance acquires CareLinx

Generali Global Assistance, one of the world’s 50 largest companies, has acquired the tech-based caregiver marketplace. Read More »

Guardian acquires Anaheim Plaza Pharmacy

Guardian’s acquisition continues the company’s expansion on the West Coast.  Read More »

ORIX USA acquires Lancaster Pollard

International financial serivces group ORIX has created a Commercial Mortgage Servicing devision following acquistions of RED Capital Group, Boston Financial Investment Management and most recently Lancaster Pollard.  Read More »

LTCG to acquire LifePlans

The deal will combine LTCG’s long-term care business processing with LifePlan’s risk management tools, including cognitive acuity screening. Read More »

Netsmart acquires DeVero

The deal represents Netsmart's latest expansion into home health. Read More »

IT change management in mergers and acquisitions

When it comes to IT integrations following a merger or acquisition, managing the people is more important than managing the network cables and switches. Read More »

Kindred sells its SNF portfolio for $700M

The national chain had announced in October its intention to leave the skilled nursing business. So, who gets all those nursing home properties? Read More »

Roche acquires mySugr in diabetes management deal

The two companies have been partners since 2014, and are now combining their efforts in diabetes disease management. Read More »

Kramer to step down at NIC

After 27 years at the helm, Kramer will transition to the role of strategic advisor at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. Read More »

LTC mergers and acquisitions: A CIO’s perspective

When two LTC providers merge, they also combine all their IT strengths and weaknesses. Tackling integration and IT quality head-on can avoid service issues down the road. Read More »

Sabra, Care Capital merge in $7B REIT

The combined REIT portfolio could contain more than 550 investments across the United States and Canada. Read More »

Blackstone Group bolsters senior housing portfolio

The private equity firm closed on deals with Brookdale and Senior Lifestyle totaling $1.8 billion so far this year.  Read More »

Healthcare IT acquisition

ABILITY Network acquires Shifthound to help providers improve staff scheduling. Read More »

SCA Group votes to split

The maker of TENA will split off its health and hygiene operations under the newly-formed company Essity.  Read More »

Guardian Pharmacy Atlanta grows base by 75% with new acquisition

Guardian Pharmacy continues its growth spurt as the Atlanta arm of the Guardian group acquires Georgia-based Collier's Personal Care Pharmacy. Read More »

Asbury Communities, Sodexo form joint business partnership

The deal includes new executive job positions and a joint business development plan to drive innovation. Read More »

Guardian Pharmacy acquires Pharmacy Concepts

The deal gives Guardian Pharmacy its first foothold in the Texas market. Read More »

LTC mergers lead US healthcare deals in 2016

As the long-term care and rehab sectors pick up steam, is the era of the mega-merger winding down? Read More »

Judge says no to Aetna/Humana merger

The risks to pricing and competition among Medicare plans were key factors in the denial, the court says. Read More »

Is Brookdale for sale?

Market rustlings continue that the senior living giant is in talks with at least one prospective buyer. Read More »

Capital One survey: M&A, new services to drive 2017

New industry segments and acquisitions are expected to drive the primary growth this year, according to a new Capital One Healthcare survey of healthcare executives. Read More »

Agility Holdings buys VCPI

Long-term care technology provider VCPI will keep its name and stay in Wisconsin, its execs say. Read More »

Long-Term Living is now I Advance Senior Care!

Happy 2017! Our new name is now in place: Long-Term Living is now I Advance Senior Care! Read More »

Ensign Group bets on assisted living

The national senior care operator has decided to buy the real estate for 15 properties it operates in Wisconsin. Read More »

Foundations for a powerful Giving Program

What makes a strong and healthy charitable giving program? The President and CEO of the Asbury Foundation shares how to create a philanthropic program that keeps on giving throughout the year, not just during the holidays when generosity tends to spike. Read More »

Healthcare services experts expect growth in 2017

A Capital One Healthcare survey reveals professionals have a positive outlook about business performance, including hiring, acquisitions and refinancing, in the year ahead coupled with strong concern about regulations and payment models. Read More »

Kindred leaving skilled nursing, focusing on home care

The Kentucky-based senior care chain is restructuring to focus on home health, rehabilitation and long-term acute care. Read More »