Team-based primary care ‘significantly’ improves quality study finds … NIH to dig into social factors of healthcare … Diabetes-linked vision loss on the rise
Patient handling equipment market expected to rise to $23.4B
Aug 23, 2016
Reflecting an increase in demand for slings, lifts and powered electric wheelchairs, the patient handling equipment market is expected to hit $23.4 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View...
Bed linens receive FDA clearance
Aug 23, 2016
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted commercial clearance for DermaTherapy® Bed Linens by Standard Textile. The bedding medical device is designed to prevent pressure ulcers.
New test receives FDA clearance
Aug 23, 2016
Alere Inc. has announced its Alere™ i RSV test received 510(k) marketing clearance from the FDA.
Line of antibacterial wipes eliminate germs
Aug 23, 2016
Glaro Inc. has introduced a new line of antibacterial wipes with a modified formula that make them safe for hands.
Pharmacy owner pleads guilty to obstructing Medicare audit, settles for $2.5M
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 22, 2016
The owner of two pharmacies in Alabama has pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing a Medicare audit. He will pay a $2.5 million government penalty.
MDM solution released
Aug 16, 2016
Dude Solutions Inc. has unveiled its Mobile Device Management solution. The product should allow administrators monitor, manage and support all mobile devices on their network, the company said.
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Aug 16, 2016
Seniors housing absorption should see bounce, NIC economist says … Phone checklist may be tool in preventing hospital readmissions…. Close to 100 residents evacuated from NY nursing home during...
Memory care community opened in Texas
Aug 09, 2016
An assisted living and memory care community, developed by Caddis, has opened in Arlington, TX.
CareTrust REIT acquires two SNFS
Aug 09, 2016
CareTrust REIT Inc. has bought two seniors housing facilities and two skilled nursing facilities, all in California, for a total of more than $34 million.