Electronic records poised for record growth: report
Mar 28, 2012
Unhealthy modern lifestyles, aging populations and struggling national health services will combine to create huge demand for electronic medical records, according to a new report by GBI Research. The...
Survey: Providers say electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is embedded
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 26, 2012
The majority of healthcare professionals believe that electronic health records improve patient care, but most are still using paper records, a new survey says.
Omnicare app targets controlled substances
Mar 06, 2012
Omnicare recently announced the launch of a new application for controlled substances. Prescribers — including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants — can electronically transmit...
FTC waves stop sign at Omnicare deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2012
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit over Omnicare’s bid to grab PharMerica.
Omnicare unveils prescribing app for controlled substances
By
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 drops bid for PharMerica
Feb 29, 2012
Omnicare has officially ended its attempt to absorb PharMerica Corp. The reversal comes less than a month after federal regulators attempted to block the deal. Officials said the merger would have created...
Leading long-term care pharmacy provider Omnicare, which announced this week that it has ended its efforts to takeover competitor PharMerica, posted a profit in the fourth quarter.
Thomas Stieritz joins Omnicare as SVP and General Manager
Feb 07, 2012
Thomas Stieritz has joined Omnicare, the company announced. He serves as senior vice president and general manager of its excelleRx division. excelleRx is a leading provider of palliative care medication...
60 Seconds with Robin Arnicar
Feb 01, 2012
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FTC gives Omnicare a tough pill to swallow
Feb 01, 2012
Omnicare’s bid to take over rival PharMerica has hit another snag: The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit. The legal action asserts the merged companies would control 57% of the pharmacy services...