MatrixCare buys Sigmacare in EHR consolidation move
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 09, 2017
MatrixCare has bought SigmaCare, reflecting further consolidation in the post-acute electronic health records market.
Kindred wins whistleblower case: Docs not proven wrong
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Aug 06, 2016
A Kindred Healthcare subsidiary claimed victory in June in a False Claims Act case brought by a former employee.
Granite acquires $90 million portfolio of newer buildings
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Sep 04, 2015
Granite Investment Group acquired a $90.1 million portfolio of five South Texas skilled nursing facilities in mid-July. The acquisition, which was completed through two off-market transactions, brings...
Nursing home aide turns out to be a king
Aug 20, 2008
It’s sometimes amazing to realize how little we know about the people with whom we work. Like the nurse down the hall who is an accomplished jazz pianist. Or that colleague who graduated from culinary...
Ask the payment expert
Jun 01, 2008
Is a clarification order needed for therapy services if we have an eval and treat order?
Valdese Weavers unveils new logo
Jun 09, 2015
Valdese Weavers recently celebrated 100 years and unveiled a new logo. It also announced the renovation of its showrooms.
Unnecessary antibiotic use can endanger nursing home residents: study
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Jul 06, 2015
Close to two-thirds of nursing home residents receive antibiotic treatments each year, but a new study suggests inappropriate prescription of antibiotics could carry increased health risks, even for residents...
Chicago’s massive suit over OxyContin alleges painkiller drug companies have misled prescribers and patients, leaving many woefully addicted and the city with enormous costs for treating them.
Extrapolation for overpays OK, court says
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Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2014
A federal appeals court has ruled that a government contractor may justifiably calculate the amount a provider owes for Medicare overpayments by conducting a limited audit and then extrapolating from those...
CompanyBriefs
Jul 01, 2013
» GOJO Industries presented the results of a study on electronic monitoring and hand hygiene at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Conference in June. The research...