Omnicare, Justice settle federal anti-discrimination case
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 25, 2018
The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has reached a settlement with long-term care pharmacy provider Omnicare Inc., ending an investigation into whether the company violated an anti-discrimination...
Glooko introduces Bluetooth-enabled platform
Oct 07, 2014
Glooko Inc. has launched Glooko MeterSync Blue, which lets diabetes patients use Bluetooth to connect any of more than 30 popular blood glucose meters to the Glooko platform on Android or Apple devices.
Flatt selected as new CEO
Aug 17, 2016
Stephen F. Flatt, Ph.D., is the new CEO at Tennessee-based National HealthCare Corporation, the nation’s oldest publicly traded senior healthcare company.
Federal nursing home benchmark analytics tool launched
Mar 22, 2016
OnlyBoth has created a tool that uses Nursing Home Compare data to give insights into quality of care.
EarlySense and Custom Medical Solutions announce collaboration
Jul 29, 2015
EarlySense® and Custom Medical Solutions are becoming commercial partners.
Massive trial to determine effects of lower blood pressure on dementia
Mar 22, 2010
The largest-ever clinical trial to determine the effect of lower blood pressure on dementia is preparing to enroll participants, according to recent reports.
Lawmakers investigate five private equity firms
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 22, 2007
Senior members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
began their probe into private equity firms’ effect on long-term care, sending letters with inquiries to five firms.
SEIU criticizes Manor Care for undermining SCHIP
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 17, 2007
The newly formed healthcare branch of the Service Employees International Union delivered a stern statement to the prospective owner of Manor Care Inc. on Thursday. It discouraged the company from running...
Majority of nursing home “customers” recommend their facility
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 21, 2006
Results of a new customer satisfaction survey indicate most residents and family members of residents in nursing homes are satisfied with their facility.
Alliance members report Quality First progress
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 25, 2006
Members of the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care say their facilities have achieved better results than other non-Alliance facilities participating in the Quality First initiative.