The Health Care M&A Monthly: Sanofi Courts Genzyme–

Opens Negotiations With $18.3 Billion Bid In what appears to be the industry’s worst-kept secret, Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE: SNY) has approached biotech giant Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ) with a takeover offer. Why it would do so, however, is no secret. Several of Sanofi’s...

The SeniorCare Investor: SNF Business At A Crossroads–

Lawsuits, Verdicts, Reimbursement: Bracing For The Future  Very few people remember what  happened a little more than  seven years ago, but in early 2003, an unknown entity (at least to the senior care world) stepped in at the last minute and snatched the remaining...

The SeniorCare Investor: Erickson Troubles Not Over–

Two Illinois CCRCs File For Bankruptcy Protection  In April of this year, the bankruptcy court entered an order confirming the plan of reorganization of Erickson Retirement Communities and the sale of certain assets to Redwood Capital Investment.  Many people thought...