Lawmaker draws criticism for pro-LTC legislation, campaign contributions
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 15, 2018
A GOP candidate for Wisconsin senator is under criticism for accepting campaign contributions from donors who benefitted from her tort reform bill.
COMS integrated into PointClickCare
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2018
While COMS is under the PointClickCare umbrella, it will continue to operate as an independent brand.
Doctors promote NPWT for seniors’ post-surgery care
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
Negative pressure wound therapy holds promise for most seniors following a surgery, according to experts at the International Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Expert Meeting.
Optima Healthcare Solutions to be acquired
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
Net Health entered into an agreement to acquire Optima Healthcare Solutions last week. The deal is expected to close in July. Optima offers cloud-based electronic medical record software for contract therapy...
OnShift introduces hiring text platform
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 23, 2018
In order to engage job candidates and reduce no-show interviews, OnShift has introduced its Text2Hire™ platform.
SCA splitting: health, tissue division to be called Essity
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Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2017
SCA, which owns Tork and Tena, has announced they will be split into two separate companies. The Away-From-Home tissue and medical solutions company formerly known under Tena and Tork will be called Essity,...
ACA hasn’t created more part-time workers, analysis says
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 18, 2014
Despite fears to the contrary, there’s no evidence that the Affordable Care Act increased part-time work before 2014, according to a new analysis.
BCDI buys HealthDrive to fill gaps in its ancillary services
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2019
Bain Capital Double Impact has bought HealthDrive, with a goal of serving more skilled nursing and assisted living residents.
Ask The Care Expert, Sherrie Dornberger, RN, CDONA, FACDONA Executive Director, NADONA
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
It seems more empathy is needed everywhere in society. We, of course, need to empathize with our residents all the time. Any suggestions on how to do this well, without losing sight of our work responsibilities?...
Vendor News Briefs: November 2018
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 02, 2018
»Signature HealthCARE has selected HealthcareSource for its talent management platform, the company announced. Louisville, KY-based Signature has 115 locations in 10 states. »WellSky, a health technology...