Panel: SNF care will become more of a value proposition
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John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2014
Long-term care operators will face additional pressure to improve, said William Shrank, Ph.D., chief scientific officer for CVS/Caremark, on Monday. His comments came at the 2014 National Investment Center...
Role of biomaterials is expected to grow
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John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
Biomaterials likely will play a larger role in helping chronic wounds heal among diabetics, according to experts who spoke at the European Conference on Biomaterials in Dublin.
Ventas buy adds payoff
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John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Ventas has declared a prorated common stock dividend, pending the completion of its American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust purchase.
Omnicare unveils prescribing app for controlled substances
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John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2012
Omnicare recently announced the launch of a new application for controlled substances. Prescribers — including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants — can electronically transmit...
Omnicare: New rules are not likely to harm the business
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John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
The nation’s largest institutional pharmacy vendor does not expect proposed drug handling rules to adversely affect its business, even though they likely will increase drug-delivery costs.
Tech tools could disclose physical and emotional info
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John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2011
Wireless mobile technology that can track daily activities such as walking, sitting and standing could help unearth important physical and emotional health data, new research suggests.
Judson Park Joins ACO network
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John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2015
Judson Park has become a part of the Rainier Health Networks Continuing Care Network and has partnered with Franciscan Health Systems and Northwest Physicians Network to deliver a contractual and collaborative...
CMS expanding the reach of young telemedicine program
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John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is increasingly looking to telemedicine as a way to improve care while reducing fiscal outlays.
Court: ‘Elegant theory’ not good enough
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John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2011
Omnicare Inc. will need more than an elegant theory if it hopes to gain an antitrust ruling against UnitedHealth Group, an appellate court in Chicago recently ruled.
Is LTC leading the pack?
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John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2013
If we’ve learned anything lately, it’s this: Changing a healthcare system is no easy task. Just ask the White House.