Optimus EMR has released its second generation EMAR, a module for patient care used constantly for medication delivery and related activities.
Emerging Trends in Osteoporosis
Jul 15, 2013
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, defined as a bone mineral density (BMD) T-score of ≤ -2.5 at the total hip, femoral neck, or lumbar spine, is a serious problem that predisposes women to increased bone fragility...
NICHE selects HealthcareSource
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
The Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders has selected HealthcareSource for e-learning content and webinars, the company announced.
Handle glows in dark
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new handle called Flip A Grip can be installed in a doorway or area where a large grab bar won’t fit. Invented by a physical therapist, the handle has exterior screws and is easy to install, the...
Supervisor sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in Medicare, Medicaid fraud scheme
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 10, 2013
A former healthcare provider supervisor was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud totaling $63 million.
Nursing home wins ‘retaliation’ court victory
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2013
A Texas nursing home has triumphed in a lawsuit that claimed it had retaliated against a facility resident when family members complained about her care.
Catheter market moving toward single-use catheters and self-catheterization: report
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 08, 2013
Urinary catheters across the medical spectrum are being changed more frequently and are increasingly antimicrobial-coated in order to cut down on cost and infections, a new market study shows.
Healthsense acquires WellAware Systems
Jul 02, 2013
Healthsense Inc. has acquired WellAware Systems, the company announced July 1. WellAware is a monitoring system with passive sensors and analytical software that gives caregivers information on emergent...
New CEO at Healthland
Jul 02, 2013
Chris Bauleke is the new chief executive officer at Healthland Inc., the company announced at the end of June.
CompanyBriefs
Jul 01, 2013
» GOJO Industries presented the results of a study on electronic monitoring and hand hygiene at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Conference in June. The research...