Insulin spray leads to significant benefits for those with dementia, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
Taking a man-made form of insulin improved memory and cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently published findings.
Ask the payment expert … about ABNs and denial letters
By
Patricia Boyer
Jan 01, 2015
Can you demystify the ABNs and denial letters process?
Omnicare and McKesson to extend drug distribution deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have decided to extend their agreement through 2019, which will include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
New skin patch helps keep diabetic foot ulcers at bay
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 01, 2015
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a drug delivered through a skin patch that not only helps diabetic foot ulcers heal faster, but prevents the wounds from recurring.
HomMed to change corporate name
Jan 06, 2015
Honeywell HomMed has announced it will change its corporate name to Honeywell Life Care Solutions.
Also in the news for Dec. 11, 2014 . . .
Dec 11, 2014
OIG has recovered $5 billion so far this fiscal year … Researchers identify new genes to target in battle against UTIs … Government grant will support research into bile salt solution to C....
CDC: Signs point to bad flu season, nursing home outbreaks already reported
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 05, 2014
Nursing homes and other healthcare providers should prepare for a bad flu season, based on indications that this year’s dominant strain is dangerous and the vaccine might be of limited effectiveness,...
Does Genworth’s news mean it’s time to flee?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
McKnight’s panel: A brighter future for SNFs
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
Long-term care providers can harness healthcare reform to become more profitable and competitive than ever, but success is not guaranteed. Proactive organizations with advanced technology tools already...
Discovery could speed sepsis treatment
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Nursing home residents might benefit from a new way of diagnosing and treating sepsis made possible by a discovery at the University of British Columbia.