Leapfrogging over the government and other information technology companies, Microsoft has introduced a free Web site for consumers to store and manage medical information.
FTC approves Manor Care purchase
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Haymarket Media
Aug 16, 2007
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission gave the go-ahead for private equity firm Carlyle Group to purchase nursing home group Manor Care Inc. for $4.9 billion. Antitrust authorities said in an FTC notice that...
Economists: Medicare cuts could decrease supply of wheelchairs
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Haymarket Media
Nov 06, 2006
When Medicare trims power-mobility benefits starting Nov. 15, wheelchair suppliers and other related services also will begin to cut back, industry analysts warn.
Report: Dual eligibles to cost more than others in drug plan
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Haymarket Media
Sep 07, 2005
Dual eligibles will cost more than other beneficiaries for prescription drug plans participating in the new drug benefit, according to data released last month.
This lifesaving coincidence definitely makes you swallow deeply
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2016
It wasn’t enough that Patty Ris was saved from choking in the dining room at her continuing care retirement community. She and her rescuer made worldwide headlines.
CDC releases HAI Data: How are we doing?
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Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC
Jul 16, 2014
For many years, healthcare institutions have been focused on different ways to decrease HAIs, as federal reimbursement initiatives loomed. So, what does this report card tell us? We’ve come a long...
Of Purell and payment reform
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Tim Mullaney
Apr 16, 2013
I was sympathetic when the Partnership for Sustainable Health Care called for a speedier shift away from fee-for-service last week — and I also thought about Purell. Yes, that Purell.
A happy Christmas to all
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 14, 2021
‘Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the buildingNo staff member was sitting, but everyone scurrying.The residents were washed and groomed with care,Knowing that visitors (finally) soon...
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine spurs immune response in trial
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2020
“No matter how you slice this, this is good news,” said Anthony Fauci, M.D., the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert.
New patch combines biosensors and remote monitoring
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2019
A new telemedicine solution from ImagineMIC™ combines the use of a wireless Biosensor Telemetry Patch with real-time remote monitoring provided by the company’s Monitoring Intervention Center. The...