» Gentell Inc. announced its Fastcare wound documentation and ordering system now includes Quality Assurance Performance Improvement reporting capabilities. The system helps nursing homes with 24-hour...
October Company Briefs
Oct 01, 2020
One Equity Partners and The Silverfern Group have acquired American Medical Technologies, an independent provider of wound care programs for more than 6,000 U.S. long-term care facilities.
Referral platforms update tech solutions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 18, 2019
Providers are trying to manage referrals better via technology. Cantex Continuing Care Network and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries announced last month that, along with Netsmart, they were launching...
Digital referral platforms offer options
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2019
Cantex Continuing Care Network and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries announced last month that, along with Netsmart, they were launching the Netsmart Referral Manager. This system allows more efficiency,...
Drug makers dial down consumer ads
May 02, 2011
Rest in peace, Digger, Abe and the Beaver. Soldier on, Lunesta Moth, Nasonex Bee and VESIcare pipe people. You may be the last of a dying breed, flitting across our TV screens — and increasingly, our...
Drug firms seek off-label help from FDA
By
Matthew Arnold
Aug 02, 2011
Seven large drug firms filed a citizen petition with the Food and Drug Administration that seeks guidance on communication about off-label uses.
Mechanical lifts help reduce injuries and costs: report
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2011
Making safe-lift programs a priority at long-term care facilities could be the key to reducing injuries and worker compensation costs, according to a new report.
Company briefs
May 02, 2011
News from McKnight’s, Direct Supply, Prime Care Technologies, MealTracker, Lintech, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, OnShift
Data firms, drug manufacturers like odds
By
Matthew Arnold
Jun 01, 2011
Data firms and drug manufacturers are feeling confident after the Supreme Court arguments on Vermont’s physician data ban.
CompanyBriefs June 2014
Jun 01, 2014
» RosieConnect LLC announced integration with PointClickCare, allowing providers to deliver resident vital signs and weights directly into the company’s EHR platform. By eliminating manual entry...