The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product in March, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
SNF agrees to pay $1.2M to settle rehab claims
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 01, 2015
A Maine skilled nursing facility has agreed to pay $1.2 million to the federal government to settle allegations it did not prevent RehabCare Group East Inc. from providing unnecessary therapy.
What long-term care can learn from Van Halen
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 18, 2015
David Lee Roth, best known for being the theatrical frontman of the rock band Van Halen, is a decision-making genius whom long-term care providers can learn a lot from.
The hidden gem of the Online Expo
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 11, 2015
Maybe you look like a supermodel, or maybe you are morbidly obese. You might be a CEO who looks like a college student, or in a scooter. Either way, when you attend any conference and visit the Expo Hall,...
Housing rates holding steady
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Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
The occupancy rate for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities remained solid in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to data released in January by the National Investment Center for Seniors...
LTC expert panel: Cautious optimism for SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
As 2014 drew to a close, long-term care providers had reason to pat themselves on the back. Successes over the past year included a significant reduction in off-label use of antipsychotics, improvements...
In praise of paradoxes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 14, 2015
I have conflicting feelings about my long-term love for Miss America. There’s love and then there’s, well, not love. But not for the reasons you might imagine.
Omnicare and McKesson to extend drug distribution deal
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Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have decided to extend their agreement through 2019, which will include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
DOJ joins Omnicare lawsuit over alleged Abbott Depakote kickbacks
By
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.
Diabetes growth to drive wound market
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
A rise in diabetes and obesity will drive the increase in the wound care market over the next four years, a research group asserts.