Gentell Inc. has recently opened a West Coast sales office, with Arnie Anderson as its leader.
Justice Department investigating Humana billing practices
By
John Hall
Feb 24, 2015
Humana Inc. reports that it is cooperating with a Department of Justice inquiry into whether it exaggerated the severity of elderly patients’ illnesses to generate higher Medicare reimbursements.
Biodex releases trainer
Feb 18, 2015
Biodex Medical Systems Inc. has launched the Sit2Stand Trainer, part of its Mobility Enhancement family of devices.
Pivotal hearing on ICD-10 implementation today: Time to join ‘the rest of the world’
By
John Hall
Feb 11, 2015
Payors, clinicians, suppliers and other staunch advocates of long-awaited ICD-10 codes will urge a House panel today to keep pushing its planned October 1 implementation date.
EHOB launches heel protector
Feb 11, 2015
EHOB Inc. has released a heel protector that can prevent lower extremity pressure ulcers.
Unidine acquires FAME Food Management
Feb 11, 2015
Unidine Corporation has bought Boston-based FAME Food Management Inc. for an undisclosed sum.
NH nursing home owners fighting back against cuts
By
John Hall
Feb 05, 2015
New Hampshire’s nursing homes, which have been on the block since 2015 dawned for a potential $7 million payment cut, are now fighting back.
Forum choice not integral to arbitration contract, judge says
By
John Hall
Feb 04, 2015
In a victory for a Georgia nursing home, a listed forum for arbitration was not an integral part of the document signed by a resident’s mother, a federal judge has ruled.
Genesis closes Skilled Healthcare purchase
Feb 03, 2015
Genesis HealthCare completed the acquisition of Skilled Healthcare Group on Monday. The combined company will have a new NYSE ticker symbol (GEN) and operate under the name Genesis Healthcare Inc.
Optimus EMR announces Ohio Board of Pharmacy certification
Feb 03, 2015
Optimus EMR Inc. has been certified by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy for its bi-directional pharmacy interface using NCPDP 10.6 messages.