Omnicare recently announced that it will host an Analyst Day in Boston on Dec. 7. The event will feature management presentations along with an executive roundtable lunch session.
Study: Low-dose antipsychotics and regular mental health visits extend life expectancy of schizophrenics
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
People with schizophrenia are likely to live a significantly longer life if they take lower levels of antipsychotic drugs and see a mental health professional, Johns Hopkins researchers say.
Communication vital to rehospitalization reduction, top provider says
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 31, 2012
With the new penalties for rehospitalizations underway, LeadingAge Chairwoman Audrey Weiner said that providers are working hard to improve the process that moves patients from hospitals to aftercare.
Neurogenic Overactive Bladder: Assessment and Management Strategies to Optimize Patient Outcomes –...
Oct 22, 2012
Neurogenic overactive bladder (OAB) is a chronic and distressing medical condition that has profound physical, emotional, and financial ramifications for patients and is commonly seen in patients with...
Residents will be anxious to use this Mayo Clinic tool
Oct 10, 2012
The Mayo Clinic is releasing an app for Apple iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch called Anxiety Coach.
Stamps to retire from Omnicare’s Long-Term Care Group
Oct 03, 2012
Jeffrey M. Stamps, R.Ph., will retire in mid-November from his position as executive vice president and president of Omnicare’s long-term care division, the company announced.
Second edition of the NIC Investment Guide now available
Sep 26, 2012
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry has officially released the second edition of the “NIC Investment Guide.”
Number crunchers express optimism over seniors housing and care market at NIC meeting
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 21, 2012
Investment in seniors housing continues to grow, but operators need to be prepared for the expanding role of managed care and a move toward value-based reimbursement, experts cautioned Thursday at the...
Expand electronic health record incentives to long-term care, providers insist
Sep 05, 2012
Federal health officials need to expand incentives for adopting Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records to long-term care operators, a provider group demands in a new report.
Omnicare to settle whistle-blower suit
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 27, 2012
Omnicare agreed to settle over claims it provided a kickback when it bought Total Pharmacy services LLC in 2004. Terms of the deal were not released.