Feds now reviewing prospect of COVID-19 boosters for fully vaccinated people … Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai won’t give Aduhelm to patients … FDA chief acknowledges possible missteps on Aduhelm approval...
Also in the News for Friday, April 23
Apr 23, 2021
CDC: COVID infections ‘rare’ among fully vaccinated … Senate Finance Committee advances Chiquita Brooks-LaSure nomination for CMS administrator … Public health emergency declaration extended through...
CMS to pay more attention to anti-fraud, abuse issues, especially with Medicaid
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Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will focus on eliminating fraud and abuse cases, especially regarding Medicare prescription drug programs and Medicaid, the agency has announced.
Northbridge Companies to expand into Maine
Nov 04, 2015
Northbridge Companies has committed $65 million to expanding into Maine with three new communities.
Partner Portal delivers online product specs
May 02, 2012
RF Technologies recently launched a Partner Portal that provides access to online product specifications for its Code Alert Senior Living and Safe Place Patient Safety products. The web-based database...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 23
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2021
Scientists urge recognition of COVID’s potential link to hearing loss … Civitas Senior Living joins providers mandating employee COVID vaccination … States open visitation: Essential caregivers training...
Transitional care center in Texas holds grand opening.
Feb 09, 2016
Mainstreet® is celebrating its first transitional care center in Texas, The Healthcare Resort of Plano, the developer announced.
White House to send COVID vaccines directly to thousands of retail pharmacies starting next week
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Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2021
More independent community pharmacies, including those that serve long-term care facilities, will soon be able to administer coronavirus vaccines, thanks to a new initiative launched by the federal government.
Common meds linked to dementia risk
Jan 27, 2015
A higher use of anticholinergic medications has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
SNF residents could go to front of a booster shot line, but clinic approach needs to change, expert says
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Danielle Brown
Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots are being fast-tracked for approval by federal health officials, and residents in nursing homes could be among the first to receive them.