LG CNS Healthcare Solutions has launched its second annual innovation challenge that allows organizations to apply for telehealth grants.
New temperature detector released
Apr 18, 2017
Inovonics has debuted a new EN1752 temperature detector, which is integrated into its existing system.
New PAC program focuses on design
Apr 18, 2017
Invacare Corporation has introduced Invacare Outcomes by Design, a consultative program designed to focus on measurable outcomes.
Study: Training SNF staff to recognize residents’ unmet needs helps cut antipsychotic use
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Apr 18, 2017
A training program that teaches nursing home staff better understand cognitively impaired residents’ behavior may help reduce the use of antipsychotic medications within facilities, according to...
Provider consolidation may increase costs, cut quality, researchers tell lawmakers
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Apr 17, 2017
Rising consolidation among healthcare providers, systems and insurers may be causing healthcare costs to rise while care quality suffers, according to a report published last week.
HCP lied to investors about ManorCare’s performance, fraud, lawsuit claims
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Apr 14, 2017
HCP Inc. allegedly covered up ManorCare’s financial performance and fraud allegations when communicating with shareholders, according to a class action lawsuit filed on Monday.
Clashing state laws create conflict for patients’ medical choices, study finds
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Apr 14, 2017
Understanding and honoring patients’ medical decisions can be made difficult due to conflicting state laws, a new study has found. Researchers anticipate the issue will grow along with the nation’s...
National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD) will actually be observed for a week this year. The 50-state annual initiative promoting the importance of advance-care planning will take place from Sunday through...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 13
Apr 13, 2017
Focus on electronic records keeps docs away from patients, study shows … Involving family members in discharge planning cuts hospital readmission rates … 2 arrested at sit-in at Tennessee governor’s...
SNF operator to pay $1 million to settle genetic testing fraud allegations
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Apr 12, 2017
A Louisville, KY-based skilled nursing facility operator has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to clear up claims related to its role in a genetic testing scheme that violated the False Claims Act, the Department...