NeighborCare Inc., one of the biggest long-term care pharmacies in the United States, has rejected a $32-a-share takeover bid from Omnicare, the largest.
At last, Omnicare to buy NeighborCare?
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Haymarket Media
Jun 17, 2005
A major acquisition could be on the horizon in the long-term care pharmacy industry.
Profile: NIC President and CEO Robert Kramer , a man of many callings
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Julie Williamson
Jun 13, 2005
For some, the road to their career is relatively straight and narrow, paved with a few key interests and underlying passions. For others, that path is long and winding, dotted with decades of unique experience...
Leavitt announces new electronic health records advisory board
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Haymarket Media
Jun 07, 2005
A new advisory board will guide the nation’s health providers in their efforts to adopt a healthcare information technology system, Michael Leavitt, secretary of the Department of Health and Human...
Electronic health records imperative, HHS secretary says
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Haymarket Media
May 25, 2005
The Bush administration wants electronic health records to be available throughout the country by 2015, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt said this week.
Study: Nicotine increases brain tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
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Haymarket Media
Feb 14, 2005
Nicotine does not help Alzheimer’s disease, a new study shows.
60 Seconds with… Tony Mullen, NIC Research Director, www.nic.org
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Haymarket Media
Jan 10, 2005
Q: What does the second round of NIC MAP Monitor information tell us about private-pay residents in the top 30 metropolitan areas?
IT feature: Communication breakdown
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John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2005
As more operators develop information management networks, technology problems are also on the rise for more facilities.
NHQI showing positive results in areas of chronic pain, physical restraints
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Haymarket Media
Dec 23, 2004
Two years after the Department of Health and Human Services launched the Nursing Home Quality Initiative, fewer nursing home residents suffer from chronic pain and fewer physical restraints are being used...
Omnicare’s third quarter net income increases
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Haymarket Media
Nov 03, 2004
Omnicare Inc. posted third-quarter net income earnings of $55.9 million, up from $48.8 million a year earlier. The company said the increase was due to acquisitions and increased prescription usage.