Psychiatry company settles Medicare fraud allegations for $1 million
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2013
A New York company that provided psychiatry services to nursing home residents with dementia has settled a whistleblower Medicare fraud case for $1 million.
Insulin infusion sets recalled
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Certain Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion sets are being recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday.
Touchscreen IP intercom features expand
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Jeron recently introduced Touchscreen IP Intercom features. The IP Intercom Staff Terminal is for Provider 790 nurse call, a VoIP-based platform.
Wall panels with an edge
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
InPro Corporation has launched a new Palladium Wall Panel System that combines edge protectant technology.
Acorda acquires medications
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Acorda Therapeutics Inc. has acquired two assets from NeurogesX Inc. The company paid $8 million to acquire development and commercialization rights for Qutenza® and NP-1998 in the US, Canada, and Latin...
New pharmacy in Tennessee
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services, in partnership with Guardian Pharmacy LLC, recently opened Tennessee Pharmacy Services (ETPS) in Knoxville. This follows the group’s recent opening of Guardian...
AARP, Robert Wood Johnson and The Weinberg Foundation invest in Green House®
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Three foundations invested in Green House®.
Release of new EMAR
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Optimus EMR has released its second generation EMAR, a module for patient care used constantly for medication delivery and related activities.
Brain fitness improves function, study finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2013
Residents who used the Dakim BrainFitness brain training program for up to six months built up their cognitive strength, according to a new study.
Joint Commission Resources announces CMS consulting program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new CMS consulting program is being offered by Joint Commission Resources. Long-term care groups can receive assistance from former state or federal surveyors, the company said.