Report: New CMS office could better serve dual eligibles
Aug 04, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should create an office for dual eligibles, those seniors dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, a new report suggests. It would reduce the “silo-effect”...
Davies named CEO at Gaymar
Jul 21, 2009
Kent J. Davies has been named CEO of Gaymar Industries, the firm recently announced. He most recently served as president of Solutia Inc.’s CPFilms, the world’s largest producer of solar control...
Dakim brain fitness systems now used in 286 senior living communities
Jul 21, 2009
Dakim Inc. announced that its brain fitness system has been adopted by 286 senior living communities across 34 states. The firm added 136 sites in the last year alone. The company helps residents build...
Tronex N95 mask fights airborne pathogens
Jul 21, 2009
Tronex International Inc. recently introduced its N95 Mask- Fold Flat Style. The mask can be used against particulate inhalation and airborne pathogens, according to the manufacturer.
House committee approves funds to fight nursing workforce shortage, hospital-acquired infections
Jul 21, 2009
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a spending budget for fiscal year 2010 for the Department of Health and Human Services. Funding has been allocated to relieve the healthcare workforce shortage...
Study to examine effects of hand sanitizer use on long-term care infection rates
Jul 15, 2009
The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (NADONA) is teaming up with a skin care company to explore the impact of hand sanitizers on infection rates in long-term care...
Attends to eliminate West Coast manufacturing
Jul 14, 2009
Attends Healthcare Products recently announced plans to stop manufacturing on the West Coast. As a result, all manufacturing will take place in its facility in Greenville, NC.
Samarion partnership targets better dementia care
Jul 14, 2009
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has teamed with Samarion Inc., in an effort to improve dementia care. The partnership will integrate the AFA’s training programs with Samarion’s...
Alzheimer’s Foundation teams with tech firm Samarion to improve dementia care
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 13, 2009
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, a national nonprofit advocacy group that also trains healthcare workers in dementia care, has teamed with Samarion Inc., a private healthcare technology company,...
Penny Pritzker and Ben Stein to speak at NIC
Jun 30, 2009
Penny Pritzker, CEO of Pritzker Realty Group and founder of Classic Residence by Hyatt, will speak at the upcoming NIC Conference. Also delivering a keynote will be Ben Stein, a well-known economist and...