Pfizer must pay $142 million for the marketing and prescribing of epilepsy drug Neurontin for unapproved uses, a federal appeals court has ruled. The justices refused to overturn a jury’s previous...
November Company briefs
Nov 14, 2019
»PointClickCare is the newest partner in NIC Actual Rates Software, provided by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. The collaboration will supplement data and provide new analytic...
Regs in a Flash releases new mobile app
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2017
While skilled nursing providers have always wanted an easy way to look up regulations, the need spiked following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ debut of new F-tags in late June.
Readmissions may drop with adjustment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 04, 2016
A technology assessment tool may help non-medical workers identify who is at risk for readmissions, according to a new study.
FDA issues recall notice on Nova strips
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2013
Providers should monitor residents with diabetes to see if they are using recalled blood glucose test trips, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised.
December Company briefs
Dec 05, 2019
»MatrixCare and its sister brands are sporting new logos as part of an initiative by ResMed that stresses the cross-setting seamlessness of its software platforms. The “MatrixCare by ResMed” tagline...
New tech tools help operators recruit staff more effectively
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
Long-term care providers are increasingly turning to technology that can recruit or track new hires, with the latest system coming from OnShift.
Healthland buys American HealthTech
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2013
Healthland, an electronic health records vendor that has been focused on the rural hospital market, acquired American HealthTech in May. The combination of the companies “will help us build on interoperability,”...
LTC insurer not paying up, lawsuit alleges
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2012
California-based Consumer Watchdog has filed a class action lawsuit against Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania. The organization alleges that SHIP is refusing to honor thousands of long-term...
May Company Briefs
May 01, 2020
Prodded by the COVID-19 pandemic, Relias released a new feature allowing clients to host live training online.