ASCP has launched a new set of tools for pharmacists called SenioRX Solutions, which includes its new Business Skills Certificate Program, online directory, Virtual Pharmacy Network, pathway to BCGP, and...
Recruitment marketing system launched for healthcare organizations
Aug 08, 2017
HealthcareSource® has debuted HealthcareSourceRecruitment Marketing℠ to help healthcare organizations find qualified candidates and optimize recruiting practices.
Protein power: Study suggests eating protein at all 3 meals helps preserve seniors’ strength
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Aug 07, 2017
Older adults may be able to stay stronger for longer periods of time if they eat protein at all three meals, a new study suggests.
CMS urges providers to ‘make your voices heard’ on case-mix methodology memo
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Aug 04, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is still seeking provider feedback on its proposal to replace skilled nursing facilities’ existing case-mix model, officials said Thursday.
PharMerica expects growth after KKR buys it for $1.4 billion
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Aug 03, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy PharMerica Corporation will be acquired by global investment firm KKR in a $1.4 billion deal that includes Walgreens as a minority investor, the companies announced Wednesday.
Antibiotic stewardship program available for providers
Aug 02, 2017
PharMerica has created an antibiotic stewardship program to address core principles by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Medical center uses company for post-acute care referrals
Aug 02, 2017
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical announced it would use The Right Place, a digital health company, to help place patients in post-acute care facilities more efficiently.
Claims processing interoperable
Aug 02, 2017
Change Healthcare announced its ClaimsXten™ and ClaimsXten™ Select are now interoperable with Pegasystems Claims Processing.
Focus on the resident and Requirements of Participation success will come naturally, experts say
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Alyssa Salela
Aug 02, 2017
ROSEMONT, IL — As facilities prepare for the implementation of Phase 2 for the Requirements of Participation in November, experts had a simple message for providers on Tuesday: If you are putting the...
Providers expressed gratitude Tuesday at a 1% increase from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for skilled nursing services, even as it braced for quality measure implementation.