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Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 10
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Amy Novotney
Sep 10, 2021
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Mintz moves to CareServ
Mar 22, 2016
Charlie Mintz is the new director of business development at CareServ Technologies.
NeuroMetrix releases pain management system
Oct 21, 2014
NeuroMetrix Inc. has created the SENSUS™ Pain Management System, a wearable neurostimulation technology developed for chronic neuropathic pain, including painful diabetic neuropathy.
HCP to spin off troubled HCR ManorCare
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May 10, 2016
HCP Inc. will spin off HCR ManorCare, its skilled nursing and assisted living portfolio, into an independent real estate investment trust, the company announced Monday.
Medline introduces continence assessment product
Jul 01, 2014
Medline Industries Inc. has introduced the SIM® (Smart Incontinence Management), a way to assess and managed the continence needs of residents in long-term care facilities.
ZEP to launch new chemical management system
Nov 26, 2013
Zep Distribution, a unit of Zep Inc., is about to introduce the Zep Professional® Advantage+ ™ chemical management system available in a wall-mount and portable configuration.
Nursing home operators to face trial over kickback scheme
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Ashley Carman
Jul 26, 2013
Two nursing home operators are set to stand trial to face whistleblower allegations that Omnicare Inc. paid them kickbacks during its purchase of Total Pharmacy.
Sunrise ousts North American vice president in cost-saving move
Feb 04, 2010
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. on Monday said it will terminate the employment of Daniel Schwartz, senior vice president of North American Operations, effective May 31, 2010.
Beverly Enterprises gets new name, three-member board
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Haymarket Media
Mar 22, 2006
Beverly Enterprises Inc. is no more. The one-time gargantuan among nursing home providers has changed its name to Golden Gate National Senior Care.