The nationwide shortage of flu vaccine has apparently led to criminal behavior. Country Care Inc., an Easton, KS, nursing home, reported nine doses of flu vaccine stolen last week.
Not all places hurting for flu vaccine
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Haymarket Media
Nov 15, 2004
Seniors and other high-priority candidates have been skipping flu shots this year, leaving thousands of unused doses in Minnesota, according to a report in the New York Times. Healthcare workers who had...
Mariner reports third-quarter losses
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Haymarket Media
Nov 10, 2004
Mariner Health Care Inc. reported a net loss of $5.7 million on revenues of $413.1 million in the third quarter ending Sept. 30. This compares to the year-ago quarter’s net income of $6.1 million...
Extendicare completes deal for Texas chain, reports earning increase
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Haymarket Media
Nov 08, 2004
Extendicare Inc. announced it would buy Assisted Living Concepts Inc. of Dallas in a $280 million deal, while also declaring it had realized an increase in third-quarter profits.
NHC chief exec steps down, third-quarter earnings up
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Haymarket Media
Nov 08, 2004
National HealthCare Corp. last week reported a switch in executive leadership, while also announcing an increase in third-quarter earnings.
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.
First artificial disc for low-back pain treatment approved
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Haymarket Media
Oct 29, 2004
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial disc for lower back pain.
Kindred Healthcare to start NYSE career Wednesday
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Haymarket Media
Oct 25, 2004
Kindred Healthcare Inc. will start trading common stock on the New York Stock Exchange beginning Oct. 27, according to an announcement late last week by the Louisville-based company. Kindred operates nursing...
‘Hero workers’ may sabotage efforts during flu vaccine shortage
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Haymarket Media
Oct 19, 2004
Employees who come into work sick to avoid unscheduled absenteeism may cause facilities more harm than good, administrators warn.
Former CMS chief: Providers could face “very tough” year ahead
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Haymarket Media
Oct 08, 2004
The immediate past chief of the nation’s Medicare and Medicaid programs said Thursday that long-term care providers should enjoy things now because next year could be rougher when it comes to funding.