Hypertension drug does not pose health risks, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
New research suggests that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension is not dangerous, despite the concerns of some clinicians and researchers about potential health risks.
Florida jury hands down $1.1 billion award in nursing home lawsuit
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 24, 2013
A jury has awarded $1.1 billion in damages to the family of a Florida woman who received poor nursing home care prior to her death in 2007. The amount is believed to be one of the highest ever leveled...
Federal judge to troubled operator: Exhaust other options before you make a federal case
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 11, 2013
A facility with a history of safety deficiencies must exhaust its administrative options before seeking relief in the courtroom, a district court judge ruled. Moreover, the requested temporary injunction...
PharMerica seeks Supreme Court review in False Claims case
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Apr 27, 2016
Long-term care pharmacy services provider PharMerica is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review its previous ruling on the “first-to-file” provision of the False Claims Act, claiming it paves...
Genesis to save in ‘win-win’ $1.7 billion sale of 92 facilities
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Nov 04, 2016
Genesis HealthCare is expected to save millions in rent payments after its largest landlord completes a $1.7 billion sale of 92 properties to new owners, the company announced Wednesday.
Fugitive accused of $10.7M in nursing home fraud caught by feds
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 24, 2018
One of the country’s most-wanted healthcare fraud fugitives, who allegedly fleeced nursing homes and the federal government for more than $10 million, was caught last week.
Beverly sale is ‘on’ – but with lower price and new buyer
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 21, 2005
The Beverly sale is still a “go,” but the sale price has dropped 50 cents per share and the buyer has changed. And the door is wide open again to other bidders.
BEI and Formation Capital call it quits in proxy fight
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 13, 2005
The Formation Capital investors group has agreed to end its proxy contest with nursing home giant BEI, the embattled chain said Tuesday.
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Apr 26, 2021
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Cyber risk company showcases platform
Jun 13, 2017
RiskSense will demonstrate its platform its continuous cyber risk scoring capabilities at the 13th AMC Security & Privacy Conference this week in Chapel Hill, NC.