Omnicare’s board has authorized a plan to repurchase up to $100 million in the company’s common stock. Purchases will be made periodically, depending on market conditions and other factors,...
E-prescribing rule targets safety, communication
Apr 03, 2008
A new e-prescribing regulation issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week is expected to reduce the number of severe and adverse drug reactions among Medicare beneficiaries.
Tool targets chronic disease
Mar 12, 2008
Eli Lilly and Company has unveiled a small tool aimed at battling a big problem – chronic disease. Lilly’s free pocket-sized health book, A Healthy You! – America’s Guide to Healthy...
Webcast today offers free advice on clinical reimbursement
Feb 29, 2008
This day (leap day) happens only once every four years. But today is notable for another unique event: a McKnight’s webcast on payment. It will offer tips and expert advice on clinical reimbursement...
Survey: Electronic health records worth the risks
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Haymarket Media
Nov 30, 2007
About 3 in 5 adults surveyed think the risks of using electronic health records are outweighed by their potential benefits.
Study: Seniors with diabetes likely suffer from other chronic conditions
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2007
More than 90% of seniors with diabetes also suffer from at least one other chronic condition. And nearly half have four or more major medical conditions, including diabetes, results show.
Department of Justice investigates Omnnicare
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Haymarket Media
Nov 08, 2007
The nation’s biggest provider of pharmaceuticals to long-term care facilities is under investigation for possibly steering some Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in certain Medicare prescription drug...
Project to pay doctors for using electronic health records
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Haymarket Media
Nov 01, 2007
The Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting 1,200 physicians across the United States to participate in an incentive-oriented electronic health record pilot project.
Microsoft wades into electronic medical records
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Haymarket Media
Oct 08, 2007
Leapfrogging over the government and other information technology companies, Microsoft has introduced a free Web site for consumers to store and manage medical information.
Report: Electronic medical records need security protections
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Haymarket Media
Sep 18, 2007
Providers and the healthcare industry as a whole need to do more to assess the security risks associated with the use of electronic records systems, a new report from the eHealth Vulnerability Reporting...