Collective Medical announces Consulate partnership
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 29, 2019
Collective Medical has announced a partnership with Consulate Health Care to improve care transitions across 140 of Consulate’s facilities.
Part D starts more smoothly in second year
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 08, 2007
The start of the Medicare prescription drug program in its second year has shaped up to be better than the kick-off last year, federal health officials and representatives of seniors and pharmacists said.
The Big Picture–Dealing with smoke and mirrors
By
John O'Connor
May 09, 2005
I grew up in a house full of ashtrays.
There was always one on the dining room table. There were more in almost every room. You could even find a couple on the front porch. Five or six more were usually...
Medi-Dose/EPS expands line of resealable drug bags
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 26, 2020
Medi-Dose/EPS has introduced a new line of hazardous drug bags that feature dedicated messages in a bold color scheme to alert healthcare professionals when transporting hazardous medication. Available...
Michigan LTC group to join iNDIGO Health Partners
Oct 13, 2015
Northwest Michigan Long Term Care Specialists will join iNDIGO Health Partners, which will be the health services company’s first service contract outside the hospital.
Casamba adds HIPAA One to network
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 26, 2019
Casamba, a provider of EMR solutions, will now have HIPAA One on its cloud-based network, which includes Casamba Skilled, Casamba Clinic and Casamba Home & Hospice. HIPAA One provides HIPAA compliance...
60 Seconds with… Cheryl Phillips, M.D. Senior VP, Public Policy and Advocacy, LeadingAge
Dec 02, 2012
Q: CMS wants nursing homes to reduce antipsychotic use by 15% by the end of 2012. How’s it looking?
Survey: Nearly half of healthcare professionals want pain dropped from vital signs
By
Feb 22, 2017
A recently released survey of physicians and nurses shows that nearly half are in favor of eliminating pain as the “fifth vital sign.”
Upsurge in flu cases to keep providers on high alert in days ahead
Jan 11, 2013
With widespread cases of flu being reported already in 47 states, health officials nationwide are keeping a wary eye eye on public health. Nursing homes in various pockets have reported cutting off or...
Patients’ wishes may be overlooked in end-of-life decisions
Sep 02, 2008
Families and physicians are often left to make end-of-life decisions for patients, and these choices are more complicated than many realize, according to a new study.