NIC: Nursing home and assisted living occupancy remained static in 4th quarter
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 12, 2015
The occupancy rate for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities held steady in the fourth quarter of 2014, while the rate for independent living continued its surge, according to data released...
Omnicare and McKesson to extend drug distribution deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have decided to extend their agreement through 2019, which will include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
DOJ joins Omnicare lawsuit over alleged Abbott Depakote kickbacks
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 31, 2014
The Justice Department has filed a False Claims Act complaint against Omnicare Inc., alleging the pharmaceutical giant received millions in kickbacks from Abbott Laboratories over a 10-year period.
Omnicare and McKesson expand agreement
Nov 25, 2014
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have signed an expanded agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
Nursing homes should focus on improving communications to prevent in-room cameras, survey suggests
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 25, 2014
Most people would consider video cameras to monitor a loved one’s nursing home care but would prefer other methods, according to recently released survey results.
Collain Healthcare, an LG CNS company, announced it now delivers interoperability between the LG CNS electronic health records system and Omnicare’s OmniDX dispensing system using the NCPDP SCRIPT...
New Alzheimer’s blood test could detect the disease 10 years before clinical diagnosis, researchers...
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 18, 2014
The latest Alzheimer’s blood test is the most promising yet, as it appears to accurately predict the disease 10 years before a clinical diagnosis could be made, researchers announced Sunday.
Electronic records can reveal which nurses are most effective, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 13, 2014
Nursing homes might be able to identify and reward their highest performing nurses by analyzing data, and those with a bachelor’s degree are likely to be in that group, suggest recently published...
Omnicare Specialty Group divisions to help treat IPF patients
Nov 04, 2014
RxCrossroads and Advanced Care Scripts, divisions of Omnicare Specialty Care Group, were selected to provide services for patients prescribed Boehringer Ingelheim’s OFEV® capsules (nintedanib).
NIC: Senior housing sets record for absorption, nursing home occupancy flat
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 14, 2014
The average occupancy rate for senior housing sailed past 90% in the third quarter, and the absorption rate set a single-quarter record, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care announced...