Medicare beneficiaries suffering from five or more chronic conditions and functional impairments are nearly twice as expensive as Medicare enrollees with only the chronic conditions, a new report finds.
Omnicare Long Term Care Group — Booth 2013
Oct 06, 2011
With more than three decades of experience, Omnicare works to deliver practical and innovative solutions to address your present and future needs, including classic pharmacy services, electronic medication...
Senior housing poised for growth, NIC president says
Sep 30, 2011
Even though the economy is struggling, the senior housing sector has plenty of good days ahead, according to National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry President Robert G. Kramer.
VCPI’s newest dashboard to offer enhanced clinical information
Sep 28, 2011
VCPI, in conjunction with PointRight Inc., is preparing to release additional functionality for its Decision Point Outcomes Dashboard for Skilled Nursing Facilities. The updated dashboard will offer enhanced...
NIC attendees optimistic about long-term prospects, president says
Sep 23, 2011
Underlying reasons for Thursday’s record crowd at the annual meeting of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry are hard to discern, the group’s president told...
Laser system uses unique keyboard to allow communication
Sep 21, 2011
InvoTek has launched a new product using laser technology that enables a person with limited movement to write, communicate and control his or her environment. The Safe Laser System projects a low-power...
Study: Technology can detect pain in patients who cannot communicate it
Sep 15, 2011
Scientists are hopeful that a new technology will be able to objectively measure and detect pain in people — such as elderly dementia patients — who are unable to articulate whether they are hurting,...
Omnicare files suit against PharMerica
Sep 09, 2011
Omnicare has filed a lawsuit in hopes of making PharMerica accept a $440 million purchase offer and halt a poison pill anti-takeover defense.
Epidermal electronics may lead the way to wireless monitors
Sep 07, 2011
Residents in hospital and long-term care beds are often frustrated by the confining nature of attached wires. While providers count on the wires to help monitor vital signs, they can be maddening reminder...
Rebuffed by PharMerica top brass, Omnicare appeals to board members in purchase attempt
Aug 24, 2011
Omnicare’s top management decided private negotiations with their counterparts at takeover target PharMerica were not working. So on Tuesday, Omnicare went public with an announced $15 per share...