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A better opioid policy shouldn’t mean seniors suffer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 14, 2017
In addition to the terrible tragedy of opioid addiction in the United States right now, long-term care providers have an additional challenge: Figuring out both how to make sure seniors retain access to...
Flashing the badge at conferences
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2015
One of the more mortifying moments of attending a recent conference was when I went up to a participant and asked to interview her. She nicely reminded me that I had interviewed her 10 minutes before.
Amazon will shake up healthcare: Execs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 25, 2018
Every week there seems to be a new announcement about some major company deciding to enter the healthcare landscape. But what do providers really think about the future of healthcare?
MedBanks bring security to long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 18, 2018
CUBEX LLC’s MedBank Medical Solutions, a leading provider of pharmacy and supply management technology, has added two new solutions for healthcare facilities and institutional pharmacies looking to improve...
More than $80 million paid out to Pioneer ACO beneficiaries, report finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 05, 2015
Nearly $81 million has been made in payments on behalf of beneficiaries in Pioneer accountable care organizations through Sept. 30, a new report finds.
Stryker to pay $80 million in OtisMed claims
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 09, 2014
Medical device manufacturer Stryker and its subsidiary OtisMed Corporation will pay more than $80 million to resolve criminal and civil liability claims related to knee replacements, the Food and Drug...
Surveyors not ruled biased for seeking $42,600 in fines
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2012
A Jewish nursing home in Pennsylvania has been turned back in its attempt to have a penalty reviewed that it said resulted from a biased survey process.
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
Cushion boot released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 20, 2018
Restorative Medical has released the Flo-Form Complete Care Boot. The boot offers help for patients with contractures of the foot and ankle, foot drop, plantar flexion and conditions resulting from various...