» LifeShare Technologies released LifeShare Family, a mobile app connecting seniors with their families and caregivers. LifeShare Family allows seniors and families to share mobile pictures and send messages,...
U.S. to test vaccine combos for future anti-variant strategy, Fauci says
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2022
The NIH is launching a phase 2 clinical trial to help determine which vaccine combos can provide a broader immune response in adults who have already had a series of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Congress advisers back permanent telehealth expansions, look to nix in-person rule for behavioral telehealth...
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 12, 2024
Maintaining Medicare beneficiaries’ access to telehealth services, especially for behavioral health, must remain an initial priority over payment reform or quality measurement, members of a congressional...
Lancaster Pollard refinances seven skilled facilities in Indiana and Illinois for $39 million
Jan 09, 2013
Lancaster Pollard recently refinanced seven not-for-profit skilled nursing and skilled pediatric facilities in Indiana and Illinois. The facilities are owned by Hoosiers Care Inc., based in Indiana, and...
Omnicell acquires MTS Medication Technologies
May 30, 2012
Omnicell has completed the acquisition of MTS Medication Technologies Inc., a leader in medication adherence packaging systems. Omnicell can better integrate medication management across that broader spectrum...
The arbitration agreement between a Florida nursing home and a deceased former resident is unlawful, the Florida District Court of Appeals has ruled.
Ensign, Omega’s successes lead to further expansions
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Kimberly Marselas
Sep 06, 2019
Higher occupancy and “disciplined” acquisition strategies have put two major skilled nursing players in a growth mindset. Both the Ensign Group Inc. and Omega Healthcare Investors used their second-quarter...
Kindred repositions services to guarantee future growth
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Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
Kindred Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest long-term care operators, has completed the first phase of a repositioning plan and is entering a period of growth, company leaders recently announced.
Ask the nursing expert: initiating change and making tough decisions in the field of nursing
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Anne Marie Barnett
Dec 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
California chain selects COMS Interactive software
Feb 06, 2013
Windsor, a California-based long-term care organization, recently selected the COMS Interactive (Clinical Outcomes Management System) Daylight IQ™ product suite to complement its disease management program.