Optimus EMR has released its second generation EMAR, a module for patient care used constantly for medication delivery and related activities.
Long-term care hospital operators benefit from CMS payment reduction phase-in
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 26, 2012
Two major long-term care hospital operators saw their stocks rise upon news that planned payment cuts will be phased in over time.
Government releases Alzheimer’s taskforce plan
Jan 10, 2012
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...
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
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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.
Completion of Beverly sale could occur by February end
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Haymarket Media
Dec 20, 2005
The sale of Beverly Enterprises Inc. to Fillmore Capital Partners could be completed as early as the end of this February, according to Beverly’s senior vice president of investor relations and corporate...