Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. announced that Genesis Integration Inc. is the Canadian Master Distributor for Jeron’s Provider Nurse Call Platforms.
Willey joins Independa
Apr 05, 2017
Jennifer Willey has joined Independa Inc. as its chief business officer.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality facing cuts, uncertain future
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Mar 31, 2017
A federal agency that conducts research into healthcare quality — including long-term care issues — could be on the chopping block under the new administration.
Medicaid ‘broken,’ needs focus on fraud, Price tells lawmakers
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Mar 31, 2017
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., criticized the Medicaid program as “broken” and needing a stronger focus on fighting fraud and waste during a House subcomittee...
Court allows possible pre-suit damages in incontinence product case
Mar 29, 2017
SCA will be able to proceed with seeking pre-suit damages against First Quality Products Inc. after the nation’s high court weighed in and remanded the case back to a lower court.
E-signature solution integrated into document manager solution
Mar 29, 2017
VASCO Data Security International Inc. and PointClickCare Technologies Inc. have integrated eSignLive e-signatures into PointClickCare’s Document Manager solution.
Supreme Court sides with SNF, won’t review Extendicare arbitration case
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Mar 29, 2017
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to review an arbitration dispute between an Extendicare facility and the family of a deceased resident. The decision means the family must arbitrate with the facility...
Innovative partnerships can end ‘silo’ approach, Kramer predicts
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John O'Connor
Mar 24, 2017
New partnerships connecting operators with other supportive services may finally end the silo-based approach that has dominated eldercare services in recent decades.
Admission and visitation policies among top potential legal pitfalls in new rule, expert says
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 22, 2017
Long-term care providers should pay special attention to their admission, visitation and grievance policies under the new requirements of participation rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,...
George Clooney surprises nursing home resident (and staff) on her birthday
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Mar 22, 2017
A nursing home in England got a surprise on Sunday when actor George Clooney dropped by unannounced to help celebrate a resident’s 87th birthday.