FDA approves medicine for treatment of deep vein thrombosis
Jul 06, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Xarelto (rivaroxaban ). Xarelto is intended for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). If all or part of a DVT...
Fond memories of John
Jul 01, 2011
Darlene Nice, MSW, LCSW, Director of Social Services, The Lutheran Care at Moorestown, ( NJ)
Common-sense skin care
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2011
Good training, effective use of ‘team’ caregiving deemed the key cornerstones
Horizon Bay to Brookdale
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2011
Brookdale Senior Living will acquire Horizon Bay Realty, adding 90 communities with over 16,000 units to its portfolio. The deal is expected to close in August.
Court upholds big damages award to Ventas in HCP case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2011
Ventas has once again won a legal victory, with a federal appeals court upholding a $101.6 million damages award in its favor against HCP Inc.
Reader Poll: Who was your most memorable resident?
Jul 01, 2011
“(Gerdy) was an 87-year-old retired grade school teacher. While her physical condition was weakened, her mind was sharp. She loved to play Scrabble and we would play several times a week. She always...
Medline showcasing infection control products at APIC conference
Jun 29, 2011
Medline Industries Inc. is showcasing innovative infection prevention products during this week’s APIC conference in Baltimore. These include Bioguard barrier dressings. These dressings contain a...
Novo Nordisk to pay more than $26 million to settle cases
Jun 15, 2011
Novo Nordisk Inc. announced it will pay $26.7 million to settle a pair of whistleblower cases related to marketing practices. The cases allege efforts to promote off-label uses of the anti-bleeding medication...
Insurers try new tack for breathing life into long-term care policies
Jun 15, 2011
In an effort to boost long-term care insurance policy sales, more companies have begun selling combination products that also include traditional life insurance. These hybrid policies are usually built...
WellPoint to acquire CareMore for $800 million
Jun 10, 2011
In a move to boost its profile in the senior care industry, insurance behemoth WellPoint Inc. is acquiring the California healthcare provider CareMore Health Group in an $800 million deal.