Over the years, providers have tried every trick in the book to get electronic medical records and billing systems to mesh. This is not a project for the faint of heart. But diligent homework and a reliable...
Discard portable bed rails linked to long-term care deaths, CPSC warns
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 06, 2022
The Consumer Products Safety Commission is warning against the use of Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails, which are tied to the deaths of three people.
Lab’s COVID testing errors ‘sowed fear,’ cost operators tens of thousands of dollars
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 08, 2020
Some nursing home operators were forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars and face staffing shortages following testing errors by a Massachusetts laboratory.
Male CNA who wears women’s clothing can pursue charges that nursing home defamed him
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Tim Mullaney
Aug 27, 2014
A Texas certified nursing assistant can continue to pursue charges that his former nursing home employer has made false, defamatory statements about him in the job referral process, a federal court recently...
Major REITs want out of the nursing home sector: report
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McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2013
Prominent real estate investment trusts are worried about the fiscal challenges facing skilled nursing homes, and some are looking to get out of the sector, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Companies News: REIT will invest $92,000 per bed in 14-facility deal
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Liza Berger
Nov 30, 2005
One of the country’s largest real estate investment trusts made an acquisition last month that has reverberated throughout the skilled nursing market.
FDA approves expanded label of Abilify Maintena
Aug 05, 2015
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. and Lundbeck said the FDA has approved the expanded label of Abilify Maintena® (aripiprazole) for extended-release injectable suspension.
Kinnser Software launches software solution for hospices
Nov 05, 2013
Texas-based Kinnser Software Inc., which has a home health agency software product, has debuted Kinnser Hospice™ for hospice providers.
HCP lied to investors about ManorCare’s performance, fraud, lawsuit claims
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Apr 14, 2017
HCP Inc. allegedly covered up ManorCare’s financial performance and fraud allegations when communicating with shareholders, according to a class action lawsuit filed on Monday.
New brand identity launched
Apr 06, 2016
GF Health Products Inc. (“Graham-Field”) has created a new brand identity, which includes a redesigned corporate logo and rebranding of the corporate website.