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.
What OSHA’s new ruling means for you
By
Martie Moore
Aug 22, 2016
While we have worked hard to create safer workplaces, we still have work to do. A new federal rule on injury reporting and recording could help get us there.
Pharmacy owner pleads guilty to obstructing Medicare audit, settles for $2.5M
By
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.
Flatt selected as new CEO
Aug 17, 2016
Stephen F. Flatt, Ph.D., is the new CEO at Tennessee-based National HealthCare Corporation, the nation’s oldest publicly traded senior healthcare company.
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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By
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Aug 10, 2016
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