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...
Omnicare off the hook in drug packaging case after Supreme Court passes
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 09, 2014
Long-term care pharmacy Omnicare will not face False Claims Act penalties for drug packaging practices that apparently ran afoul of safety regulations. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up the...
Dated technology can cause communication rifts: study
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2014
Outmoded methods of communication between caregivers may be responsible for significant amounts of wasted time during shifts, resulting in inefficient patient transfers and hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Ionic ‘magic bullet’ could aid wound care
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2014
A unique class of materials called ionic liquids could be a “magic bullet” for treating wounds such as pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers and more, according to researchers at the University...
NIC national meeting focuses on investing in seniors healthcare
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 26, 2014
The 24th NIC national conference takes place Wednesday through Sunday in Chicago. Featured speakers include Press Ganey Chief Medical Officer Dr. Thomas Lee at the opening general session and former chairman...
NIH announces $10M in funding to look at gender differences in clinical studies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 24, 2014
The National Institutes of Health is releasing $10.1 million in supplemental funding for healthcare grant recipients to explore gender differences in their research. Men are overrepresented in studies,...
Sector’s housing stock grows at uneven pace, NIC reports
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2014
Seniors housing stock collectively rose by 0.1% in the second quarter, putting the sector on pace for a 1.5% annual increase, according to new data from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing...