Healthsense Inc. has acquired WellAware Systems, the company announced July 1. WellAware is a monitoring system with passive sensors and analytical software that gives caregivers information on emergent...
Ensign Group acquires Kansas facility
Jul 19, 2016
The Ensign Group Inc. has purchased the operations and real estate of Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation, a 161-bed skilled nursing and 10-bed assisted living facility in Kansas City, KS.
FDA recalls mouthwash used in LTC facilities
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Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2005
Carrington Labs of Irving, TX, and Medline Industries Inc. of Mundelein, IL, issued a recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and Hygiene Kits containing mouthwash because of possible bacterial contamination.
DOJ joins Omnicare lawsuit over alleged Abbott Depakote kickbacks
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Elizabeth Newman
Dec 31, 2014
The Justice Department has filed a False Claims Act complaint against Omnicare Inc., alleging the pharmaceutical giant received millions in kickbacks from Abbott Laboratories over a 10-year period.
New hip protectors released
Oct 27, 2015
Prevent Products Inc. has introduced new hip protectors with PPI-RAP™ (Rapid Absorption Polymer), a new foam technology that rapidly absorbs impact shock.
WellPoint to acquire CareMore for $800 million
Jun 10, 2011
In a move to boost its profile in the senior care industry, insurance behemoth WellPoint Inc. is acquiring the California healthcare provider CareMore Health Group in an $800 million deal.
Nursing home providers agree to $14 million settlement in kickback case
Mar 02, 2010
Mariner Health Care Inc. and SavaSenior Care have agreed to pay $14 million to the U.S. in the latest development in the Omnicare pharmacy kickback scandal, according to new reports.
Higher sales spur rebound for Kindred Healthcare
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Haymarket Media
Mar 02, 2005
An 11% sales increase helped drive up fourth-quarter profits for nursing home operator Kindred Healthcare Inc. That compares to a loss for the same period a year ago.
Kindred’s profits fall in the 2010 first quarter
May 07, 2010
Kindred Healthcare Inc.’s earnings fell by 35% in the first quarter of 2010 to about $15 million, the long-term care company reported this week.
Beverly says “no” to $1.2 billion takeover offer from investor group
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Haymarket Media
Feb 04, 2005
Executives at Beverly Enterprises Inc. (BEI) rejected a purchase offer from an investment group Thursday, saying the proposal was “not in the best interest” of the company or its shareholders.