The National Institutes of Health would be required to collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies on Alzheimer’s disease-related issues, according to...
Nurse union wins over wellness program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
Corporate wellness programs are meant to let everyone win: The worker receives incentives for becoming healthier, while the employer lessens its health insurance costs.
On-demand videos now available in EHR
Nov 29, 2016
StayWell has announced that its Krames On-Demand Videos are available in Epic electronic health records.
Kentucky jury awards $20 million in nursing home neglect lawsuit
By
Haymarket Media
May 08, 2006
A jury in a Kentucky circuit court awarded $20 million to the estate of a man who died at the Beverly Health and Rehabilitation of Frankfort.
Formation joint venture raises bid for Genesis
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Haymarket Media
May 03, 2007
A private equity joint venture raised its bid for Genesis HealthCare Corp., nearly equaling the proposal of a rival company.
FDA: Record amount of flu vaccine to be available this year
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Haymarket Media
Aug 14, 2006
Four flu vaccine manufacturers are expected to have a record number of doses available for the upcoming season, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Seniors are the age group hardest hit by the...
Long-term care prices surge, assisted living, home care drive trend
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Haymarket Media
Mar 28, 2006
Long-term care costs are rising across the board. Assisted living and home care already showed significant spikes this year, according to a new survey.
FDA clears company to market TBI assessment device
Sep 27, 2016
The Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead to BrainScope Company Inc. to market its Ahead 300, a medical device used for assessing traumatic brain injury.
Baby boomers want to know what Obama, McCain think about long-term care, survey reveals
Oct 27, 2008
The presidential candidates’ views of long-term care issues and funding will influence baby boomers’ votes on Nov. 4, a new national survey by Genworth Financial Inc. found.
Tandem Health Care sold for $620 million
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 13, 2006
JER Partners and Formation Capital, LLC, a consortium of investors and senior housing and nursing home operators, has purchased Tandem Health Care, Inc., for an estimated $620 million.