Practical Solutions to Critical Topics in the Management of Chronic Pain: From Bench to Bedside –...
Jan 17, 2013
Chronic pain is a significant public health problem in the United States that is both common and costly. A significant barrier to the optimal diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain is a lack of knowledge...
Altrazeal Blister pack available for chronic wound care
Jan 16, 2013
Uluru announced that its Altrazeal Blister Pack is now available for the treatment of chronic wounds. Altrazeal is a scientifically engineered transforming powder dressing that incorporates Nanoflex Aggregate...
Omnicell pushes medication management to new places
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 02, 2013
A medication management and software company has launched a new platform that allows for a single shared medication database, signaling its increasing interest in the long-term care market.
Omnicell launches G4 Unity platform
Dec 11, 2012
Omnicell Inc. recently unveiled its Omnicell G4 Unity platform. The new option features a single, shared medication database that connects all G4 Unity solutions to enable complete medication and supply...
Proper evaluation documentation that supports nursing home billing the focus of webcast for clinicians
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
In light of recent allegations of gross upcoding in therapy circles, an upcoming webcast on appropriate patient evaluation and management documentation could prove popular. Alva Baker, M.D., CMD, who has...
A nice job, if you can leave it
Dec 05, 2012
In January, Alex Gorsky will take over as the new chairman of Johnson & Johnson. That’s because William C. Weldon will be stepping down at the end of the year, according to the firm.
Keys to schizophrenic longevity found
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
People with schizophrenia are likely to live a longer life if they take antipsychotic drugs on schedule, avoid high doses, and see a mental health professional, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say.
Medicare coverage to extend for some with chronic ills
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2012
The Obama administration settled a lawsuit in November that opens the door for expanded skilled nursing care and rehab therapy for some individuals with chronic diseases.
OIG: Electronic health records vulnerable to mispayments
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 30, 2012
EMRs are expected to become the norm for healthcare providers in the future. But in the infancy of their use, they lack oversight and safeguards, a new report says.
Moen adds brushed nickel finish to commercial bathroom product line
Nov 27, 2012
Moen’s Commercial Division recently announced the availability of a new finish for its line of medium-duty M-Bition lavatory faucets and shower systems. The new finish is designed specifically for...