The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is warning providers to brace for a challenging flu season. Medline’s recently-introduced BioMask is one way providers can target the flu bug.
IT company offers application on PBJ
May 25, 2016
Mississippi Information Technology company Think Anew has announced a new application to help providers meet new regulations governing Payroll Based Journal reporting.
Nursing homes should focus on improving communications to prevent in-room cameras, survey suggests
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 25, 2014
Most people would consider video cameras to monitor a loved one’s nursing home care but would prefer other methods, according to recently released survey results.
New data brings signs that economic recovery is nearing
Jun 02, 2009
Fresh signs emerged this week that the recession’s grip might be letting up. For starters, manufacturing’s slide is easing. Builders are stepping up spending on construction projects —...
Triple pill cuts blood pressure
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 08, 2018
A pill combining low doses of three blood pressure-reducing medications significantly increased the number of patients reaching blood pressure targets, compared with usual care. About 70% of patients in...
Spray-on skin shows promise for leg ulcer treatment
Aug 08, 2012
Healthpoint Biotherapeutics has tested a unique wound care treatment: spray-on skin. The product was recently tested on 228 patients with leg ulcers, with encouraging results.
State Medicaid funding sparks revolt before today’s healthcare summit
Feb 25, 2010
President Obama is expected to meet today with a select group of congressmen from both the Republican and Democratic parties to discuss ideas for healthcare reform. One agenda item expected to get some...
Two nurses’ unions pledge not to fight over each other’s members
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 02, 2006
Two nurses’ unions have agreed not to feud over each other’s rank-and-file members during recruiting campaigns.
CAST releases Medication Management portfolio
Aug 30, 2016
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies updated its Medication Management portfolio with an expanded product and vendor matrix and two new case studies.
LeadingAge CAST releases updated EHR portfolio
Aug 25, 2015
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies announced updates to its electronic health record portfolio, and six new case studies for 2015.