First biosimilar approved by FDA to treat common eye degeneration in elders
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Alicia Lasek
Sep 21, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a less expensive copy of the blockbuster drug Lucentis for treating age-related (wet) macular degeneration and several other eye conditions.
More than half of fines and settlements from $2.3 billion recouped through healthcare fraud investigations went back into Medicare Trust Funds last year, according to a report issued Friday.
Technology company and Kisco Senior Living announce agreement
Nov 29, 2017
Kisco Senior Living will use K4Connect’s K4Community in 16 of its communities, the provider said.
Former nursing home CNA charged with raping resident, other assaults suspected
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Apr 05, 2016
A former certified nursing assistant at a North Carolina nursing home was charged last week for allegedly raping a resident.
Relias Learning expands market presence
Aug 06, 2014
Relias Learning announced second quarter results for 2014 that reflected expansion in new markets.
NCCNHR appoints Hedt as executive director
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Haymarket Media
Feb 02, 2004
Alice H. Hedt has been named the executive director of the National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Hedt led the National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center at NCCNHR since 1998....
Legacy Healthcare, Citadel Healthcare named ‘Best’ skilled care places to work
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James M. Berklan
Sep 07, 2022
Legacy Healthcare was rated No. 1 Wednesday, when Fortune announced its Best Workplaces for Aging Services lists.
ACA replacement plan unlikely to come this year, Senator says
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Jun 05, 2017
Providers aren’t likely to see the Senate formulate a healthcare plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act this year, according to one Republican lawmaker.
Nursing home must pay interest on once-vacated $2M damages
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 29, 2018
A judge is forcing a North Carolina nursing home to pay interest on $2 million in damages awarded last year, even though the original award had been temporarily vacated.
Supreme indifference
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John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2014
It has been said that we are the residue of our choices. If that’s true, what should we make of the Supreme Court these days?